Chinese policymakers are deeply concerned about the six-month-old US-Israel-Iran conflict's duration and its potential impact on China's economic plans. Economist Mao Zhenhua indicates that while direct impact on China may be small, Beijing will prioritize countering external upheavals and addressing internal economic challenges.
Reports of a joint UAE-Israel defense fund and Israel loaning UAE aerial defense weaponry suggest a shift in regional alliances amidst the US-Iran conflict. Analysts debate whether this signifies a new Middle Eastern order or 'geopolitical promiscuity'.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked US President Donald Trump for agreeing to extend the ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran conflict, saying the move supports continued diplomatic efforts to achieve lasting peace. Sharif expressed hope that both sides will maintain the ceasefire and work toward a comprehensive peace deal during the second round of talks scheduled in Islamabad.
