China and Iran, two top rivals of the U.S., are forging a strategic alliance. The partnership would expand China’s presence in Iran’s telecommunications and other industries, and would supply China with discounted Iranian oil for the next 25 years. The agreement also calls for military cooperation.
Michael Crowley, who covers U.S. foreign policy for The Times, told us: “The more the U.S. works to pressure and isolate China, the less reluctant China will be to fight back — challenging our other strategic interests, empowering U.S. rivals like Iran and undermining a global order that generally works to America’s benefit.”
Another foreign policy win from trump?
Michael Crowley, who covers U.S. foreign policy for The Times, told us: “The more the U.S. works to pressure and isolate China, the less reluctant China will be to fight back — challenging our other strategic interests, empowering U.S. rivals like Iran and undermining a global order that generally works to America’s benefit.”
Another foreign policy win from trump?
