99
Megathread for the US war on Iran | Week 16 of 2026
(thelemmy.club)
This is a thread specifically for the war, not a general megathread (use the pinned /c/genzedong thread for that).
Please keep related news in this thread rather than making separate posts. Remember to include sources and avoid spreading rumours.
From Hu Xijin, journalist and analyst from GlobalTimes:
The US blockade of Iran involves China's interests, as China is Iran's largest oil export destination. I believe the US intends to use this opportunity to pressure China to help urge Iran to reach an agreement, although this action is not specifically targeted at China.
My personal guess is that China has been communicating with all parties, either through Pakistan or directly, to promote peace talks. The arrival of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khalid in China on Sunday likely focused primarily on the Middle East war. Currently, all parties are willing for China to exert more influence.
I also believe the US currently lacks the leverage to provoke China in the Persian Gulf. The US media's collusion with the Pentagon to spread rumors that China is providing weapons to Iran is actually a preemptive measure to prevent China from doing so. China certainly will not provide weapons to either side in a conflict, but its influence is ubiquitous. If the US tries to use this severely stalled war to harm China's interests, I believe China has many cards in the hand to make the US suffer losses.
https://xcancel.com/HuXijin_GT/status/2043729200427749476#m