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The China Factor In The Iran War Questioned
Original: The China Factor In The Iran War: Is Washington Fighting Beijing Without Calling It A War? - OpEd
An opinion piece argues that the US confrontation with Iran may effectively be part of a broader struggle with China, even though Washington has not framed it that way. The article suggests China's economic and strategic ties to Iran, including oil purchases and regional influence, make Beijing an unacknowledged party to the conflict, raising questions about whether the Iran war is also a proxy contest between Washington and Beijing.
Why now: Ongoing US-Iran hostilities and China's close ties to Iran keep debate alive about whether the conflict masks a larger US-China rivalry.
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- The China Factor In The Iran War: Is Washington Fighting Beijing Without Calling It A War? - OpEd · Eurasia Review
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