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Iran avoids US sanctions via ship-to-ship transfers of oil, may receive payment for months - report
The ships receiving the oil are often part of Iran’s “shadow fleet,” a fleet of old, rusting tankers that obscure their owners and may switch their flags to those of countries with little oversight.
China’s Gold Holdings Rise Again as Central Bank Extends Buying Streak
China says it hopes Iran war parties can meet each other halfway
Inside the perfect storm: Windward on the hidden war reshaping the oceans
China's free ride: How Beijing turned the Middle East war into a military laboratory - opinion
The Iran war is not a contained regional episode. It is a live stress test of Western military architecture, conducted under conditions that suit Beijing, at a cost that China does not bear
Any Iran deal without proxy restrictions is strategic surrender - opinion
A new nuclear deal may calm markets, but it could embolden Iran’s regime and its regional proxies.
US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran's weapons sector
The US Treasury said it was also prepared to act against any foreign company supporting illicit Iranian commerce and could impose secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions that aid Iran.
China sentences former defense ministers to death with reprieve
The armed forces have been one of the main targets of a broad corruption crackdown ordered by President Xi Jinping after coming to power in 2012.
US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
A Chinese veto would be awkward ahead of US President Donald Trump's trip to China next week, where the Iran war is likely to be high on the agenda.
Taiwan warns of China 'maneuvering' ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Taipei said it is closely watching for any shift in US policy on Taiwan ahead of Trump’s upcoming summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Chinese exporters say Trump tariffs no longer scare them ahead of Trump's Beijing visit
Chinese exporters said they are no longer intimidated by Trump’s tariff threats ahead of his Beijing visit, pointing to resilient supply chains and global growth.
Anti-Zionism in America and the shifting debate over support for Israel - opinion
The debate over Israel in the Democratic Party reveals deeper fractures in American political identity.
US, Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Rubio urges against vetoes
Diplomats said Washington hopes to close negotiations quickly, with the aim of circulating a final draft by May 8 and holding a vote early next week.
Trump must defeat Iran’s terror regime - opinion
Iran’s violation of the ceasefire and its attacks on the United Arab Emirates should end any illusion that this regime can be managed through pauses, understandings, or diplomatic formulas.
