“In the short term, the deals allow Iran to place pressure on countries not to become militarily involved alongside the U.S. and Israel, while at the same time easing pressure on Tehran by acting as a potential source of revenue and allowing for Iranian oil sales to continue. […] It’s part of the bargain between China and Iran: one can offer diplomatic protection and support while the other ensures the upkeep of providing oil.”
Andrea Ghiselli (T.wai & University of Exeter) is quoted in the article “What to Know About Iran’s ‘Selective’ Closure of the Strait of Hormuz—and Why It Matters” on Time.
Research Fellow
Andrea Ghiselli is a non-resident Research Fellow at T.wai, and serves as the Head of Research of the ChinaMed Project. He is also a Lecturer in International Politics at the University of Exeter.
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