The Unwarranted Iran War: US-China Stakes, Regional Costs, Global Losses

Source: Antiwar.com
by Dan Steinbock

“Originally set for March, the high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping was postponed for about ‘five or six weeks,’ due to the U.S. focus on military operations in Iran. The delay suggests that the Trump administration grossly underestimated Iran’s resilience. The summit will take place under the shadow of the worst energy crisis since the 1970s.” (04/09/26)

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