No wonder the US has been hesitant to make a decision! The US wants to probe the bottom line of Russia and China. But after the highest-level talks between China and Russia, the US also has to think twice before acting! Recently, US media reported that Trump has already approved the US military's plan to strike Iran, with only the "final decision" left. However, in the eyes of outsiders, the US seems to be dragging its feet on whether or not to take action against Iran.

Experts have stated that the US is giving Iran an opportunity to abandon its nuclear program voluntarily. Other views suggest that the US is worried about the difficulty of backing down after taking action. However, an unexpected move by the US has caught attention. That is, at our Foreign Ministry press conference, the US suddenly inquired about our stance, asking how China would comment if the US is preparing for possible attacks. Clearly, this move by the US is aimed at probing our bottom line.

Logically speaking, if the US decides to act, it should just act without asking. However, things are not so simple. In fact, at the recently concluded G7 meeting, the G7 countries' stance was clear - supporting Israel and pressuring Iran, even if Israel takes the first step. But the problem lies in the fact that the US also knows that the G7 is not the United Nations. G7's support for Israel aligning with the US does not represent the UN's stance. Therefore, the US particularly wants to know our attitude.

The US wants to know our stance, and coincidentally today, the leaders of China and Russia had a phone call specifically discussing the Middle East issue and clarifying their positions. During the call, President Putin clearly stated that escalation of conflict is not in the interest of either side, and the Iranian nuclear issue should be resolved through dialogue and negotiation. Our side put forward four points of view, one of which was a firm statement that force is not the correct way to resolve international disputes. Clearly, the positions of China and Russia are very clear - both oppose continuing to use force to solve the Iranian nuclear issue.

If the US uses force to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities, China will not support it. What does this mean for the US? This means that the US's decision to use force will not receive authorization from the United Nations, and its unilateral actions will lack basic international moral support. The US's unilateral invasion of Iraq has seriously damaged its image. If the US continues to bypass the United Nations, it may face even greater condemnation on the international stage. Clearly, facing opposition from China and Russia, the US probably has to think twice before acting.

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