Israel just launched strikes near Supreme Leader Khamenei’s office. Israeli media claims dozens of Iranian targets were hit.
Iran isn’t just another Middle East state. It’s a cornerstone of China’s geopolitical and economic strategy.
Beijing and Tehran have a 25-year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership which gives China energy security, regional influence, and a foothold in West Asia that complements its global ambitions, while offering Iran relief from Western sanctions.
Losing Iran stalls China’s broader trade, energy, and strategic calculus, which is why this war matters far beyond the battlefield.