Iran’s strategic calculus may not favor immediate concessions to U.S. demands until after the high-stakes meeting between former President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping on March 31. Following this diplomatic engagement, Tehran might assess the results and then pursue Beijing's backing as a counterbalance. This approach is fraught with risk but could be preferable to other potential outcomes. Post-summit, will China perceive the United States as more formidable […]
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