China-Iran Flights Raise Alarm as US Rethinks Strike Plans

China-Iran cargo flights suggest strategic coordination, possibly prompting the U.S. to delay strikes to avoid wider conflict with China involved.

Amid a surge in Israeli strikes on Iran and rumors of potential U.S. involvement, growing cooperation between Tehran, Moscow, and Beijing is reshaping strategic calculations. With China’s deep energy ties to Iran and Russia’s alignment on regional security, experts suggest that any firm backing from these powers could dissuade the U.S. from launching a military operation.