Amid intensifying U.S.–Iran tensions, attention is turning to how far China will go to protect Tehran from American pressure. Beijing has become Iran’s key economic and political lifeline as sanctions and U.S. naval deployments tighten around the country. What began as energy and trade cooperation is increasingly evolving into a strategic rivalry between Washington and Beijing over influence in the Middle East.

China reportedly supported Iranian authorities during January protests, helping enforce a communications blackout while condemning U.S. actions as foreign interference. The partnership is now expanding into security, with Iran, China, and Russia planning joint naval drills in the Indian Ocean. Reports of Chinese equipment reaching Iran, though unconfirmed, suggest deeper military coordination and a direct challenge to U.S. dominance.

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