China’s Mediation in Iran War Is Driven Not by Peace, but by Price

China’s mediation in Iran war is driven not by peace, but by price

New Delhi: In The Merchant of Venice, William Shakespeare wrote, “The devil can cite scripture for his purpose.” The line feels uncomfortably relevant in today’s world, where China has stepped in as a peacemaker, alongside Pakistan, to mediate the United States-Israel-Iran conflict. The heartening myth of Beijing as a mediator At first glance, there is something reassuring about the idea of China stepping in as a peacemaker in the West Asia war.…

China Steps Into Iran Conflict as Potential Peacemaker Amid Rising Oil Prices

As the conflict in the Middle East enters its second month, disrupting global energy markets and pushing oil prices higher, China is attempting to assert itself as a mediator. The effort comes while President Donald Trump has suggested U.S. military action in Iran could conclude in “two to three weeks,” though details on how that