Home/PoliticsIran must make China and the region understand that any major economic initiative without our participation will be disrupted.Read1 minute -Sunday 2026/05/17 - 15:22News Code:24957Share There is a fundamental difference between a “strategic ally” and a “strategic intermediary,” and China, in its relationship with Iran, has played more of an intermediary role.Keyumars Eshtehardi, professor of political science at University of Tehran:“There is a fundamental difference between a ‘strategic ally’ and a ‘strategic intermediary,’ and China, in its relationship with Iran, has mostly played the role of an intermediary.A strategic intermediary supports you only to the extent that its own interests are not endangered, and at critical moments it may even take positions against you.China has repeatedly stated that expanding economic relations with Iran requires resolving Tehran’s dispute with the United States.On certain issues — such as UN Security Council resolutions or the matter of the three disputed islands — Beijing has prioritized its own interests over support for Iran.Dependence on a strategic intermediary can be dangerous because that country may ultimately act in line with the interests of your rivals.Iran’s independent role in the region and in the Strait of Hormuz issue could push China from being merely an intermediary toward becoming a strategic ally.Iran must establish the reality that economic development in the Persian Gulf is not possible without Iran’s participation.If it becomes understood that major regional projects are vulnerable without Iran’s involvement, China may elevate its relationship with Tehran to the level of a strategic ally.”/Shargh Newspaper Take less than a minute, register and share your opinion under this post.Insulting or inciting messages will be deleted.Sign UpComming Up Next Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has become Iran’s special representative for China affairs following a proposal by the president and approval by the Leader of the Islamic Republic.خواندن 1 minute Whichever way I went, nothing increased except my fear. Beware of this wilderness and this endless roadخواندن 1 minute Seyyed Ahmad Alamolhoda, if he wishes, can reveal even more untold matters — even at the present time.خواندن 1 minute With the establishment of the Adl Iran system and the digitization of judicial and prison records, many claims regarding being under prosecution, etc., are not verifiable and are not accepted by other countries.خواندن 1 minute For the information of Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Republic.خواندن 1 minuteMost ReadMemories of Akbar Hashemi - February 20, 2000 - Meeting with Abdullah Jasbi and Concerns About Election ResultsMovie / Where is Commander Morteza Talaie?Akbar Hashemi's memoirs - 1999 September 10 - The two-person political negotiations with Vaez Tabasi continued until he was escorted to Tehran, where Hashemi apparently decided to seriously participate in the sixth parliamentary elections.The records of the recent periods of the Islamic Council showed that the parliament is not in charge of affairs and cannot interfere or pass resolutions on the authority of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces at any level, let alone supervise.What will be the future of Iran with the announced candidates for the presidential election? / Conversation with Dr. Taghi Azad AramakiCan I feel tired with you?A Basiji veterinarian was appointed head of the health network instead of an otolaryngologist.Akbar Hashemi's memoirs - 1999 September 5 - The meeting of the senior managers of the judiciary with Hashemi Rafsanjani and their complaint about the neglect of Hashemi Shahroudi, the new head of the judiciary, continues.Memories of Akbar Hashemi - 1999 September 7 - In continuation of the efforts of the late Vaez Tabasi, who used to encourage Hashemi to participate in the elections in frequent meetings, this time he also met with Hashemi.Akbar Hashemi's memories - 1999 September 9 - Continued visits to the belongings, buildings and works of Astan Quds