The short-lived war between Israel and Iran has highlighted Iran’s partnerships with other U.S. adversaries, mainly Russia and communist China.
Though no formal alliance exists between Iran, China, Russia, and other aligned states, their political and economic relationships are often seen as a de facto coalition opposed to the U.S.-led West.
In line with this, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) publicly condemned the Israeli and American attacks on Iran’s nuclear and military installations as a violation of Iranian sovereignty.
Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Stu Cvrk, in an op-ed for The Epoch Times, said the CCP’s “long-term interests” were damaged by the conflict. He noted the Chinese regime’s extensive investments in Iran, including its early aid to Tehran’s nuclear program and its massive consumption of Iranian crude oil….
Why US Strikes on Iran Sent a Strong Message to Beijing
