Israel Attack: Does China's Oil Trade With Iran Give Beijing Leverage?
Washington wants Beijing to rein in Tehran, but experts say it’s not that simple.
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Washington wants Beijing to rein in Tehran, but experts say it’s not that simple.
New Delhi has urged de-escalation on both sides, reflecting deep concerns over regional instability
In this week’s special episode, Ben Cahill and Jon Alterman discuss recent developments in the Middle East, U.S. policy objectives in the region, and how the oil market's response to geopolitical risks has changed.
Israel’s airstrike on an Iranian Embassy compound in Syria’s capital has spurred fears of a renewed aim at U.S. interests in the region, despite American officials claiming no advanced knowledge of the attack. Former U.S. officials and experts say the strike, which Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said killed two senior members and five officers…
Iran faces dilemma post Israeli embassy attack: retaliate without escalation. Options include proxies or nuclear programs. Targeting Israeli interests is likely.