The geopolitical equations of West Asia have changed rapidly in the last few years. Facing a joint military attack by America and Israel, Iran not only survived on the battlefield, Rather he also gained strategic advantage. Iran’s indigenous military capability behind this victory, There was public solidarity and decisive diplomacy., But it also gained a strong support pillar – China. “12 The strength shown by the Iranian people and entrepreneurs in the recent conflicts like “Day War” and “Ramadan War” and the economic power shown by China, technology, provided diplomatic and humanitarian assistance, A new balance of power has emerged from it. What did China really help Iran with?, From the available information, how China has increased its influence in the Iran region and due to all this, the period of American supremacy seems to be buried in history.
China provided assistance to Iran at all levels, from the battlefield to reconstruction. First of all, China did not allow Iran’s economic lifeline to be broken. When many countries were afraid to buy Iranian oil due to western sanctions, Then China continued to be Iran’s largest oil customer. China is the largest buyer of Iranian and Russian oil, And due to this trade through pipeline and sea route, Iran’s foreign exchange sources did not dry up and the economy did not collapse even during the war. simultaneously, China provided very active diplomatic support for the ceasefire and agreement. Indirect talks were going on with America with the mediation of Pakistan., Then China welcomed Iran’s diplomatic approach from the beginning.
After the agreement was announced, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, praised the determination and responsible diplomatic approach of the Iranian government and people against repression. He expressed China’s readiness to cooperate, underscoring the need for accurate and full implementation of all provisions of the agreement. On the diplomatic front, China played a coordinated role with Russia. Both China and Russia welcomed the Islamabad agreement. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stressed the responsibility of the US and Israel to abide by the agreement. The international community should support this agreement, including the support of the UN Security Council, China and Russia agreed on this. American efforts to isolate Iran through this diplomatic blockade failed.
China also declared its support for Iran and Lebanon during the post-war reconstruction period. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian clarified that Beijing attaches high priority to post-war reconstruction and new humanitarian aid will soon be sent to improve the economic situation and people’s lives. Other than this, under islamabad agreement 300 Billion dollar reconstruction fund will be created, In which China will also play an important role. China also provided great help on the military-technical front. air defense, drone technology, Through deep cooperation in missile systems and cyber capabilities, Iran has strengthened its indigenous capabilities and effectively challenged Israel’s Iron Dome system.
China is also a key partner for Iran in building its digital future. Recently held BRICS Future Network Innovation Forum 2026 In 2015, Iran launched the Trusted Computing Power Network (Trusted Computing Power Networks) A cooperation framework was proposed to develop and the initiative was led by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China. artificial intelligence, Industrial Internet of Things, smart logistics, Iran is increasing its capabilities in areas such as modern financial technology and China is a major technology partner.
The expansion of China’s influence in Iran is not limited to just government diplomatic relations but also to the economy., Technology, Spanning financial infrastructure and the digital future. As soon as the Islamabad agreement was announced, Iran and China, Took high level diplomatic coordination with Russia and Oman. Foreign Minister Araghchi, while briefing China’s Wang Yi on the details of the agreement, stressed the strategic nature of Iran-China relations and expressed gratitude for China’s support during the talks. Both countries have energy, Discussed opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade and investment. This makes the vision of Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf clear. He himself is the special representative of Iran on China issue and he said in clear words that “Any regional grouping that will emerge in the future, So China and Iran will be the two definite and mandatory members in it.” according to them“China is unique to us. We must assure China that we are not just customers, Rather, they are full partners.” This role reflects the determination to move relations with China from normal trade to an all-round strategic partnership.
In this background, Ghadir Ghiafeh, Vice President of Iran Chamber of Commerce, underlined that China 2035 And 2050 where will it reach, Understanding this, an Iran-China development document should be prepared. artificial intelligence, cutting-edge technologies, Electric vehicles are China’s priorities and Iran should make its industrial and trade policies in that direction. This will make the Iranian market a priority for China and Iran will take its place in China’s value chain. To give shape to this policy, special economic zones ‘Iran-China Cooperation Department‘ It was proposed to establish. These areas will provide a safe and stable environment to increase exports and attract investment. Along with this, Iran-China Joint Investment Fund (Joint Investment Fund) decided to make, This will ensure long-term capital partnership for China.
moreover, Isa Mansouri, head of the research center of Iran Chamber, established a logistics town and customs, Proposed to ease transportation and economic transactions. If Chinese companies are established there, there will be outsourcing at the local level and Iran will become a supply bridge for China in East Asia.Supply Bridge) will form. Türkiye with Iran-China in petrochemical sector, A network should be set up by involving a third country like Pakistan or Qatar., Due to which Iran became a commercial-industrial center, This was also suggested. On the infrastructure front, Chabahar Port and Makran Oil Refinery Project are two ambitious projects. Mines and Minerals Commission 37 marked projects, In which development of Chabahar port as an export center, discovery of rare minerals, deep mining and 25,000 Supply of Mining Machines These four projects are important.
If China invests in Chabahar, Iran will become the trading center of West Asia and Eurasia. Other than this, A proposal was made to allow China to set up an oil refinery on the Makran coastline., Where Iran will supply crude oil and China will transport the processed products itself.; This will guarantee energy security to China and Iran will become an exporter of value-added products instead of raw materials. Technology transfer and institutional building are also being given equal serious attention. The Industry Commission stressed that government policy should be stable, Respect for laws and peace, So domestic investors are ready to transfer technology instead of importing components. To take relations with China to a strategic level and not just limited to financing. ‘unified command‘ requested to make, So that parallel institutions do not arise and centralized policy-making can take place. In the digital sector, Iran showed active leadership on the BRICS platform. Iran unveils future digital infrastructure at BRICS Future Network Innovation Forum, Made proposals for reliable computing power networks and cross-border industrial cooperation and attempted to establish itself as a regional technology partner.
This cooperation is not limited to just exchange of ideas but to direct joint projects., The aim is to carry over to test platforms and industrial applications. Qalibaf’s decisive statement gave political strength to all this. he said“Now we should take the lead from the hands of missile firing youth, take the people out of economic pressure and bring prosperity.” Financial system for economic cooperation with China, logistics, Underlined the need for fundamental reforms in transportation and infrastructure. “We must engage with China in a shared ecosystem from education to markets and supply chains” This sentence of his shows the depth of cooperation. to restrictions ‘piece of paper‘ Stating that he was not a manager, he further said“If lifting sanctions means surrender, so we will never do that; The Iranian people will die but will not bow down.” Along with this, after the Islamabad agreement, Iran increased coordination with Oman on maritime security. Both countries expressed their commitment to ensure safe and unimpeded passage of international maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is important for global trade and energy security and also strengthens China’s energy security.
What will be the future of America’s unipolar dominance due to all these developments?, This question arises naturally. This new strategic triangular alliance of Iran-China-Russia is a strong sign of the decline of American supremacy. First of all, The dollar weapon is no longer as effective as before. America had put many countries in the dock by using the dollar as an economic weapon.; But China-Iran trade started happening in Yuan-Rial and with the start of discussion on alternative currency system in BRICS, the dollar’s grip is loosening.
In the Islamabad Agreement, America had to accept the provision of releasing Iran’s seized assets and ending the blockade of ports., This is a kind of retreat. On the other end, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, brix, America’s NATO and G- like Belt and Road7 Multipolar institutions, which have become an alternative to India, are becoming stronger. Iran has become an active member of all these organizations and at the BRICS Future Network Forum it participated in the China-led Digital Infrastructure Framework., This is a direct challenge to American technological supremacy.
Even on the military front, the illusion of American invincibility has been shattered. Iran penetrates Israel’s air defense system with drone and missile attacks, Then Israel’s bulwark of invulnerability to American weapons collapsed. Western technology is not final, This was proved with the cooperation of China. In the ceasefire agreement, America had to accept Iran’s condition of forcing Israel to stop attacks on Lebanon., This shows the limits of American diplomacy.
The economic and technological center is also now shifting. The world’s largest production center is China and AI, electric vehicle, China has taken the lead in quantum technology. Countries like Iran are now capital, America’s No to Technology and Future Jobs, Rather looking towards China. As seen from the articles, Iran wants to place itself in China’s value chain, On the other hand, the digital future is being outlined through BRICS Plus. This is a major challenge to America’s position at the center of the global economy.
Even more important is the growing voice of the global South. China has clearly stated that emerging market economies are inadequately represented in the UN and that the voices of the Global South should be heard more. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi issued a white paper to make global governance more fair and balanced, saying“small or big, All countries are equal members of the international community.” The Iran-China partnership is a tangible pillar of this changing global order.
Multipolar by rejecting American unipolar rule, The foundation of a global system based on rules but free from the monopoly of the West is being laid. however, American supremacy will not become history overnight. America still has huge military bases, The dollar has a place as a technical capability and reserve currency. But the era of the unipolar world is definitely coming to an end and a new multi-polar system is emerging., This is proved by these developments. America itself now has to compromise with the mediation of Pakistan and after the ceasefire 60 A commitment has to be given to find an all-inclusive final solution within days, This fact is a clear indication of the relative decline of American dominance.
ultimately, Iran’s gains in the war against America and Israel and subsequent diplomatic gains through the Islamabad Agreement, This would not have been possible without China’s firm and multifaceted support. China’s economic lifeline, diplomatic protection, technical cooperation, Guaranteeing post-conflict reconstruction and charting a shared digital future at forums like BRICS have made Iran an all-round strategic partner. In the words of Qalibaf“China and Iran have become “fixed and essential members” of any future regional grouping, even if American hegemony is not yet completely history., But this new strategic alliance of Iran-China-Russia, The growing voice of the Global South and the empowerment of multipolar institutions, digging the foundation of that dominance, This is undisputed.
– Ed. Sanjay Pandey
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