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Iran’s economy could collapse within three months under naval blockade, experts warn
An expert on Iran's military noted that Iranian authorities have previously declared that if they are denied access to their ports, they will prevent other countries in the region from using theirs.
The stakes of Iran diplomacy: enrichment, ballistic missiles, and Hormuz - opinion
China may survive Trump’s Hormuz blockade, but time is no longer on its side - analysis
China accuses US of distorting its Taiwan military activity, warns against interference
Trump warns NATO faces ‘very bad future’ if allies fail to help US in Iran, may delay China summit
Trump told the Financial Times he could also delay his summit with China’s President Xi Jinping later this month as he presses Beijing to help unblock the crucial waterway.
Israel’s recent strikes reveal a new Middle East security order - opinion
Israel moves from the coalition’s edge to its center, reshaping the Middle East’s strategic balance.
Stop fretting: Trump won’t abandon Israel in the war with Iran - opinion
Trump’s strategy against Iran shows decisive leadership, moral clarity, and steadfast support for Israel.
Trump must sell why Iran war is America First - opinion
Winning the fight against Iran requires winning the argument in the US, not just on the battlefield.
Pakistan bombs airline fuel depot in Afghanistan, Taliban says
Following Beijing's stepped up mediation efforts, no Pakistani air strikes were reported by either side in over a week until the bombing in Kandahar.
Trump could sell arms, interceptor missiles, to Taiwan after China visit, sources say
With a price tag of about $14 billion, the arms deal would be the largest ever for the democratically governed island, which faces steadily rising military pressure from China.
UN resolution condemning Iran leaves the country unexpectedly isolated - analysis
For years, Iranian-backed militias and terror groups attacked countries, and Iran carried out attacks directly, but the regime never seemed to face any censure.
Why the war against Iran is a pivotal move in US-China power struggle - opinion
The war with Iran is is a direct strike at China’s energy lifeline - and a pivotal move in the defining power struggle of the 21st century.
The Iran war is giving China a real-time look at how America fights - analysis
While Beijing is certainly studying the defense technologies being deployed by the US and Israel, hardware is only one part of the equation
From the Western Wall to war sirens: A Chinese traveler’s unexpected Israeli journey - interview
"As a Chinese outsider with no ties to this region, I have become a 'radical observer,' witnessing firsthand how nations, religions, and cultures build walls of hatred that isolate humanity."
