Is China trying to usurp US’ role in Middle East? No, but it’s complicated


Source: timesnownews.com timesnownews.com

Key Topics in this News Article:

News Snapshot:

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, right, and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, pose for a photo after signing a bilateral agreement, in Tehran, Iran, March 27, 2021 | Photo Credit: AP On April 6, parties to the Iran nuclear deal will meet in Vienna to identify “needed actions,” including lifting sanctions and imposing implementation measures, for a resumption of the agreement by all parties. The meeting is taking place less than two weeks after China and Iran signed a “strategic cooperation agreement” that is set to last 25 years. However, the Vienna talks -- which include China -- are...