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 Nothing is happening in a vacuum:

 

 He also addresses some comments about multipolarism and where the United States stands:

 

 

 

 

 Just about every move that the United States is making is not just about Iran or even Russia, but their "final boss" opponent China. Whether it's the Strait of Hormuz: or using Taiwan as a Ukraine-like proxy: But it's not like China is just sitting around while this is going on:   

 Do we really have peace? Did The White House truly accept Iran's 10-Point Plan ? What about Israel?  Here's Nima's take: And Laith Marouf visits Dialogue Works to share how the events impact Lebanon: Also, Rachel Blevins and Brian Berletic cover some of the details of the "deal" as well it's authenticity: So Israel considers their conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon (who is part of the Axis of Resistance) is separate from their conflict with Iran. Unless this issue is managed, this could be a crisis point that causes the United States and Iran to resume their war. Also, there's  this nugget (mentioned in the videos but worth highlighting) from the Associated Press : The two-week ceasefire plan includes allowing both Iran and Oman to charge fees on ships transiting through Hormuz, a regional official said. The official said Iran would use the money it raised for reconstruction. It wasn’t immediately clear what Oman would use its money for. The strait is i...

  Key Points/Highlights: The Iranian vessel was not part of the conflict; it was returning to Iran from a training exercise being conducted in India (before the US and Israel attacked Iran). India is in a energy boondoggle much like Europe: In India's case, they put all of their "chips" in oil resources from West Asian vassal states that (because they house US military bases) are being bombed by Iran and prohibited from sending anything through the Strait of Hormuz .   China is sending materials (and parts) to Iran so they can continue to make weapons...and they are using routes that the United States cannot disrupt easily. As Brian Berletic put it : "It remains to be seen how effective Iran's strategy is - b ut sinking Iranian warships at dock or in non-combat transit is symbolic, not symptomatic ."

 The New Atlas explains why China is not throwing caution to the wind to "save" Iran:

 

 

 China, Russia, Iran and others, whether "allies" or "enemies," it's all the same to the United States. If your country will not submit to the wishes of the US, you are an obstacle to be dealt with: Of course we know that the one-two punch of China & Russia makes a military & economic combination that is tough to beat. Which is why the United States aims to attack one nation at a time (Syria, Venezuela, Iran, etc.) to isolate Russia and China. "Negotiations" are just a stalling tactic to prepare for an economic, intelligence and/or military strike. 

 

 Ever wonder how in some countries the citizens appear to be more pro-US than supporters of their own nation?