Rubio: US will work to enlist China to pressure Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Fox News that the US hopes "to convince China to play a more active role in trying to persuade Iran to cease its actions…
Assessment
The U.S. is signaling a strategic pivot by seeking Chinese leverage over Iran, framing Beijing as a potential diplomatic intermediary rather than a rival in the Gulf. This approach tests whether economic ties can translate into political pressure, especially ahead of a high-stakes Trump-Xi meeting. The outcome will reveal if China is willing to risk its relationship with Iran for broader U.S. cooperation.