As tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, China’s role is under growing scrutiny. How far would Beijing go to support Iran — and where are the limits if conflict broke out with the US?

China has issued one of its strongest geopolitical warnings in years, cautioning that any U.S. military action against Iran could plunge the Middle East—and beyond—into uncontrollable chaos. The warning comes as U.

China is currently constructing the Sarakhs railway terminal on the Turkmenistan–Iran border, a project expected to accelerate container transport along the China–Central Asia–Iran–Turkey–EU and Gulf routes. In August 2025, Iranian authorities reported that more than half of the project had been completed.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister, speaks at a press conference at the end of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. Johannes Neudecker/dpa China has responded to the ...

The US and Iran just started nuclear talks in Oman. At the exact same time, China steps in and publicly declares support for Iran. So here’s the question shaking global politics: IF IRAN IS HIT… WOULD CHINA HIT BACK?

Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov discusses closer military cooperation with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun.

Iran faces rising logistical expenses—from ship-to-ship transfers to tanker reflagging—meaning it pays more just to sell each barrel.

Indirect talks between Iran and the US in Oman's Muscat ended "for now," and the two delegations may return home, Iran's state-run IRIB TV reported Friday, according to the Xinhua News Agency. According to a report by Iran's Mehr News Agency,