On July 1st, China suddenly agreed to accelerate rare earth exports to the U.S. — just weeks after walking out of Geneva and tightening controls.
Why the U-turn? The Gentle and The Curious trace the real trigger: a 100-meter-deep strike in Iran that reshaped the calculus of power.

This episode explores the hidden signals behind public diplomacy, the physics behind politics, and the rhythm of escalation in an uneasy new world.

🔍 Keywords: China U.S. deal, rare earths, Iran strike, bunker buster, Geneva talks, power signaling, strategic recalibration, Cold War echo