Russia and China Defy US Pressure on Iran: Lavrov's Visit Signals Closer Ties
As the US blockades the Strait of Hormuz, Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov visits China to strengthen economic and geopolitical ties, defying American pressure on Iran.
In a bold move to defy growing US pressure, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has embarked on a high-profile visit to China, where he is expected to discuss deepening economic and geopolitical cooperation between the two world powers. The visit comes as the United States ratchets up tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint, by threatening to blockade the region in a bid to weaken Iran, an ally of both Russia and China.
China and Russia have been outspoken critics of the US-led campaign against Iran, which they view as an attempt to assert American dominance in the Middle East. Lavrov's trip to Beijing is seen as a clear signal of their determination to resist Washington's unilateral actions and maintain their strategic partnership with Tehran.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
