Iran Signals Yuan-Based Trade for Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz

Following escalating tensions and military conflict in the Middle East, Iran has indicated that future trade passing through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz could increasingly be conducted using China’s currency, the yuan, rather than the US dollar. According to regional reports and

China Denounces Strikes on Iran and Calls for Immediate Ceasefire

China has strongly condemned the recent military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel, urging an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic negotiations to prevent further escalation across the Middle East. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi described the attacks as

Iran Confirms Natanz Nuclear Facility Struck in US and Israeli Military Operation

Iran has confirmed that its key nuclear facility at Natanz was hit during recent military operations conducted by the United States and Israel, marking a sharp escalation in tensions surrounding Tehran’s nuclear program. Speaking in Vienna during a meeting of the International Atomic

Trump’s Iran Tariffs Put Pressure on China to Rethink Trade Strategy With Tehran

The United States’ latest move to impose secondary tariffs on countries trading with Iran is expected to raise China’s oil import costs in the short term and force Beijing to reassess how it manages one of its most sensitive overseas economic relationships. Analysts

China Condemns US ‘Coercion’ After Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Iran Trade Partners

China’s embassy in the United States has criticised Washington for what it called coercive economic tactics after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs targeting countries that continue to trade with Iran. The move has heightened tensions between major powers and raised

Exiled Shah’s Son Reza Pahlavi Gains Prominence as Protests Rock Iran

Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last monarch, has emerged as a symbolic rallying figure for some Iranians as nationwide protests continue to challenge the authority of the Islamic Republic. Living in exile for nearly five decades, Pahlavi has seen a surge of

Germany’s Merz Says Iran’s Leadership May Be Nearing Its End Amid Protests

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Iran’s current leadership may be approaching its final days, as mass protests continue to sweep across the country and reports of violent crackdowns intensify. His comments add to growing international scrutiny of Tehran’s response to the

Trump Signals Support to Iran Protesters as Reported Death Toll Surpasses 2,000

US President Donald Trump has told Iranians that “help is on its way” as the reported death toll from nationwide protests in Iran climbed to more than 2,000, marking one of the deadliest episodes of unrest in the country’s modern history. The statement

Why China Is Likely to Stay on the Sidelines as Iran Faces Unrest

Amid one of the most intense waves of anti-government protests in Iran’s recent history, China finds itself in a delicate diplomatic position. The unrest, driven by deepening economic woes and political dissatisfaction, has drawn global attention. Analysts say Beijing sees the situation as

Deaths and Arrests Mount as Iran Faces Its Most Serious Unrest in Three Years

At least sixteen people have been killed across Iran during a week of nationwide protests, according to reports from international rights groups, as authorities intensify their response to the largest wave of unrest the country has seen in three years. Activists say the