# What are China’s intentions in the Iran war?

https://mins.news/en/video/46891

- CNN, 2026-09-05 19:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lweQnGfXj60

> CNN political and national security analyst David Sanger examines renewed escalations in the Iran war after a month of relative calm and considers China’s possible regional strategy. He also discusses who has the upper hand, China’s position, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s condemnation and Xi’s opportunity to draw India and Pakistan closer.

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