US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, US has seen no evidence of China providing military assistance to Iran during the ongoing regional crisis, while urging Beijing to support international efforts aimed at restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Rubio’s said this during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing after lawmakers questioned him about China’s relationship with Iran and whether Beijing had provided support during recent hostilities.
The Secretary acknowledged that Iran possesses military equipment of Chinese origin and maintains longstanding ties with Beijing, but said Washington had not observed any recent Chinese actions that altered the military balance during the conflict.
Rubio described China’s approach as cautious, suggesting Beijing has sought to avoid becoming directly involved in the crisis despite its broader strategic relationship with Tehran.
At the same time, Rubio called on China to play a more constructive role at the United Nations, particularly regarding efforts to address disruptions affecting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, US has seen no evidence of China providing military assistance to Iran during the ongoing regional crisis, while urging Beijing to support international efforts aimed at restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Rubio’s said this during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing after lawmakers questioned him about China’s relationship with Iran and whether Beijing had provided support during recent hostilities. The Secretary acknowledged that Iran possesses military equipment of Chinese origin and maintains longstanding ties with Beijing, but said Washington had not observed any recent Chinese actions that altered the military balance during the conflict.
Rubio described China’s approach as cautious, suggesting Beijing has sought to avoid becoming directly involved in the crisis despite its broader strategic relationship with Tehran. At the same time, Rubio called on China to play a more constructive role at the United Nations, particularly regarding efforts to address disruptions affecting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
