Rubio: US hoping to convince China to play more active role vis-a-vis Iran
The United States hopes to convince China to play a more active role in trying to persuade Iran to walk away from what it is doing in the Gulf, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
Assessment
The US is signaling a shift in its Iran strategy by publicly calling on China to exert pressure on Tehran. This appeal acknowledges China's economic leverage through energy dependence and positions Beijing as a potential diplomatic intermediary. The timing, just before a Trump Xi meeting, suggests this request will be a formal agenda item. The outcome will test whether China prioritizes stability or its bilateral relationship with Iran.