Is the war in Iran the first front of a war with China?

In this in-depth war briefing, Zineb Riboua of the Hudson Institute unpacks the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape in the Middle East — and what it means for China's global power dynamics.

She dive into how Operation Epic Fury is reshaping the balance of power and potentially weakening one of China’s key strategic pillars in the region: Iran .

🔍 Key topics covered:

Why Iran is central to China’s strategy (oil, Belt & Road, and regional influence)

The hidden role of China in Iran’s military buildup

How Iran’s proxy network impacts global trade and security

The Red Sea crisis, Strait of Hormuz tensions, and economic ripple effects

China’s balancing act between Iran and U.S.-aligned Gulf states

Growing U.S.–Israel–Gulf coordination — and what it signals

The future of the Abraham Accords and possible Saudi–Israel normalization

What comes next for Iran — and how it could reshape global alliances

💡 This conversation explores not just the battlefield, but the broader strategic contest between the United States and China — and how the Middle East is becoming a central arena in that rivalry.

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