John Helmer: Iran Goes All In – China’s Trump Bombshell & Russia Closes In
Recent global summits reveal diplomatic complexities with limited concrete outcomes. US-China talks on Iran, Strait of Hormuz, and trade produced vague commitments and divergent public interpretations. Attention now shifts to Russia-China meetings prioritizing energy cooperation—especially the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline—and declarations on multipolar world order. Analysis explores how these engagements intersect with ongoing Ukraine and Middle East conflicts, regional security frameworks, and alternative trade corridors like Belt and Road and North-South routes. Key questions persist…
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