China and Russia view the latest Washington intervention in the Middle East as a further decline of the United States’ global power.
Both countries seem tired of the costs of war and ongoing risks, but successful negotiations will have to overcome deep distrust by both sides.
For sheer abundance and ease of production of oil and natural gas, it simply doesn’t get any better than the Persian Gulf region.
US consumers, already feeling pain at the gas pump, can expect higher prices and prolonged shortages for goods of all sorts, including food, as additional consequences of slowed oil production.
The Iran war is affecting the whole Middle East. An expert on the region looks at four key issues that shed light on the war’s likely end and political consequences.
China’s muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing’s delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker
Beijing has denounced US-Israeli action in Iran, but has not rushed to come to the aid of its regional ally.
Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.
President Donald Trump cannot want war with Iran.