Scholar Pan Guang says neither Beijing nor Washington has enough sway to stop Iran and Israel from pursuing their strategic ambitions
US President Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire between Iran and Israel this week, which has largely held despite initial violations. However, prospects for a durable truce appear dim, as Iran’s core nuclear capabilities are believed to remain intact and Israel remains determined to neutralise what it sees as an existential threat.
Pan said Iran might seek Chinese weapons in light of its escalating tensions with Israel, drawing lessons from Pakistan’s recent conflict with India.
