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Hillary Clinton says key to end US-Iran war lies with India and China: ‘If Trump were to use diplomacy’
The former US First Lady said China was far ahead of India in buying Iranian oil and gas, asserting that Beijing would need Tehran the most.
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- Why it matters
- Clinton argues that China's dependence on Iranian oil and gas gives Beijing leverage to pressure Iran in negotiations, positioning Asian buyers as potential mediators in US-Iran tensions.
- Most affected
- Indian policymakers — Pressured to adopt a diplomatic stance on US-Iran conflict alongside China.
Iranian oil and gas exporters — Their market access to China may become a negotiating factor in US-Iran diplomacy. - Likely next
- Whether the Trump administration pursues diplomatic channels with Iran or takes military action that might affect Chinese and Indian oil purchases.