Can China help end the war on Iran?
May 8, 2026 #China #Iran #USChinaRelations
China is emerging as a major player in global diplomacy - including in the Middle East.
In 20
May 8, 2026 #China #Iran #USChinaRelations
China is emerging as a major player in global diplomacy - including in the Middle East.
In 2023, it helped re-establish diplomatic ties between Riyadh and Tehran.
While it is not officially mediating efforts to end the ongoing war - both the US and Iran are looking to China to help de-escalate.
So, can it propel the two sides towards that goal?
And if China makes a direct push to stop the fighting - how will its economic clout affect the course of negotiations?
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom
Guests:
Setareh Sadeqi, Assistant Professor, Tehran University's Faculty of World Studies.
Scott Uehlinger, Former senior CIA officer and U.S. Navy veteran.
Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow, Center for China and Globalization.