Episode 1859 • • 1:05:57 - 1:10:09
1859: Splashdown
China's Role in Brokering Iran-US Negotiations via Pakistan
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is acting as a key mediator between the U.S. and Iran, a move widely believed to be directed by China. As China faces economic headwinds and fuel shortages due to the Middle East conflict, Beijing has pressured Iran to enter negotiations to stabilize the flow of oil. President Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese leadership in Beijing in three weeks to further discuss regional stability and trade.