China’s support for Iran shows its limits as US ramps up pressure on Tehran
Beijing's support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.
Recent statements from US officials suggest that military and economic pressure on Iran may push the country towards an internal uprising or even the collapse of the regime. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that this pressure could lead to unrest among the Iranian public, with inflation rates soaring, queues forming, and the military and central bank struggling.
These remarks echo President Donald Trump's stance that Iran was not ready for a deal, leading to the collapse of the previous agreement. Trump himself has been considering how to end the current military campaign against Iran and is reportedly discussing with advisers whether to declare the war over. The US Treasury Secretary believes that economic pressure could force Iran to either abandon its nuclear program or face internal collapse.
Despite this, US forces have continued to target Iranian assets. In the US, Vice President JD Vance is expected to address the Iran issue during a White House press briefing, which will likely focus on both domestic political and economic matters as well as Iran.
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