💨 Abstract

China and Russia positioned themselves as voices of reason, advocating for de-escalation in the Middle East conflict involving Israel and Iran, while the U.S. considers intervention. Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin criticized Israel's actions in a phone call but avoided direct condemnation from Beijing. The conflict offers China and Russia an opportunity to present themselves as global powers resisting U.S. influence. Beijing has criticized Trump's foreign policy in the Middle East and expressed concern about the potential escalation.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff