Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Watch the full episode "Beijing’s playbook for the US-Iran war" on our YouTube channel.

What does Beijing really want from the war in Iran, and what do Washington and Tehran want from China? On this episode of The Beijing Brief, Jon Czin speaks with co-host Ryan Hass and experts Suzanne Maloney and Mara Karlin about the triangular interplay among the United States, China, and Iran. They explore China-Iran relations, Beijing’s role in regional dynamics, and Washington’s strategic positioning vis-à-vis China considering the conflict.

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