John Helmer: Iran Just Did the Unthinkable – China’s Response to Trump Changes EVERYTHING
13 May 2026

John Helmer: Iran Just Did the Unthinkable – China’s Response to Trump Changes EVERYTHING

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Iran's 14-point negotiation plan emphasizes ceasefire, sanctions relief & nuclear safeguards amid US tensions. Analysis covers diplomatic hurdles, Russia's non-escalation stance pre-elections, China's Middle East principles & Trump's Beijing visit. Examines Iran's deterrence via drone/missile capabilities despite pressure. Discusses NATO's continued confrontation commitment, absent US anti-war movement. Considers if prolonged talks aim to exhaust adversaries, drawing Afghanistan parallels. Highlights Iran's self-reliant resistance model & complex geopolitics shaping outcomes in an era of great power competition.

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