I begin with the overall American strategic considerations about the rise of China before highlighting their connection to the Middle East and Iran in particular. Over the past 14 months from that date, Iran sent 17.8 million tonnes of crude oil to China (Albert, 2021). The overall strategic considerations vis-à-vis ChinaBefore moving on to specific recommendations the United States should undertake within the U.S.-Iran-China triangle, its overall strategic considerations vis-à-vis China should be highlighted. For example, the Gulf states might react harshly towards increasing Chinese military ties to Iran, whereas Iran might condemn the significant growth of the Chinese Gulf military cooperation. ConclusionThis paper has sought to highlight the existing Chinese power transition of the global hierarchical system within the U.S.-Iran-China triangle.

Source: New York Times August 01, 2024 08:48 UTC