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.

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

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?

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

Russia and China would offer Iran diplomatic and economic aid amid US threats, but military support is unlikely if Washington takes action. Experts believe both Moscow and Beijing prioritize their ...

As regional tensions mount, Beijing's approach is coldly systemic: it will call for restraint and condemn intervention, but continue doing business with Iran ...

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

Iran has spent years betting that a deepening partnership with China could offset Western sanctions and political isolation. The relationship has delivered vital oil revenues and diplomatic cover, but ...

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

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 ...

Beijing is breathing easier as signs emerge of deescalation between the United States and Iran, assuaging fears of a confrontation that could have disrupted Gulf stability and China’s energy supplies.

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