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US Busy with Iran War: Can China Exploit Strategic Vulnerabilities?

US President Donald Trump (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (File)

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News18•03-03-2026, 21:12

US Busy with Iran War: Can China Exploit Strategic Vulnerabilities?

•Trump declares Iran's leadership and military 'gone,' says it's 'too late' for negotiations, while Iran seeks talks 'with dignity'.
•China supports Iran's sovereignty and urges US-Israel to halt military operations, preventing escalation in the Middle East.
•Analysts suggest US focus on Middle East creates strategic vulnerabilities, diverting resources from Indo-Pacific for China to exploit.
•Concerns include US resource diversion, munitions depletion, and China's leverage through critical mineral supply chains.
•China aims for diplomatic gains, energy security with oil stockpiles, but faces risks due to reliance on Iranian oil.

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