U.S. media said that Iran should realize that China's friendship has its limits! On January 14, the U.S. Wall Street Journal published an article stating that the Iranian government is facing ongoing pressure due to street protests and economic recession, while its "ally" China has shown little sign of support. This partnership, which once worried Western and Middle Eastern governments, has not only failed to provide support when Tehran needed it, but also shows that its scope and resilience are limited.
President Trump of the United States announced on Monday that the U.S. will impose an additional 25% tariff on countries that have business dealings with Iran, increasing pressure on Tehran and Beijing. However, perhaps isolated Iran has realized that China's friendship has its limits. How do we view this argument from U.S. media? To be honest, China and Iran have a friendly relationship, which is a fact. After internal turmoil in Iran, we express respect for Iran's sovereignty, oppose external interference, support Iran's self-stabilization, and advocate for peaceful resolution of differences.
If this is not support for Iran, then what is? Is it support for Iran to act like the U.S., inciting and exacerbating the situation? Our foreign policy has always been non-alignment. Is it appropriate for U.S. media to claim that China and Iran are allies? As for the so-called "not without limits," we don't even know where to start? What is the intention behind this U.S. media narrative, if not to incite and create division?
Moreover, from Iran's perspective, Iran pursues an independent foreign policy and in fact hopes to improve relations with the U.S. and Western countries. Under U.S. sanctions, Iran hopes to diversify its oil exports, which we are all aware of. Of course, this is Iran's choice, and we see it clearly. Iran and us are normal friendly countries, and we hope Iran properly resolves domestic issues, and we will not interfere in Iran's internal affairs.
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