When Donald Trump dispatched what he described as a “massive armada” of warships to Middle Eastern waters this week, panic ...

As tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, China’s role is under growing scrutiny. How far would Beijing go to support Iran — and where are the limits if conflict broke out with the US?

In recent days, social media platforms and messaging channels have circulated claims that, within a short period, as many as ...

China is the largest importer of Iranian oil, and it always has a tried-and-tested toolkit for evading sanctions enforcement.

China is weighing how far it is willing to go to protect its economic relationship with Iran as the United States threatens new tariffs on countries that defy Washington’s line on Tehran.

Despite being close allies with Iran, Russia and China "don't want to go head-to-head with the US".

Beijing is balancing vital energy interests with long-standing diplomatic principles and a cautious Middle East recalibration ...

The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria.

Sir Keir Starmer is in China for talks with President Xi and is asked about UK relations with the country and US actions ...

The American people regularly list the United Kingdom as our closest ally, and for good reason. We don’t just talk about ...

Donald Trump publicly encouraged Iran’s 2025 protests but then pulled back, leaving protesters feeling abandoned as Tehran ...

China’s partnership with Iran is driven primarily by discounted oil and shared opposition to U.S. pressure, not ideological loyalty. Beijing’s extensive oil stockpiles and diversified suppliers reduce ...