China & Ali Vaez
15 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026
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China: China is Iran's largest oil buyer, purchasing over 80% of its shipped oil, and faces potential secondary sanctions. The US pressure could disrupt China's oil supply and its independent refiners, while risking retaliation in trade and rare-earth exports.
Ali Vaez: An ICG analyst, Vaez warns that sanctions pressure may harden Iran's position and prove futile without an open diplomatic door. His analysis provides a counterpoint to hawks.
Aug 20, 2026 · 73 articles
International
China: Sharply reduced refinery runs and halted fuel exports, contributing to global supply tightness.
Ali Vaez: ICG's Vaez urged both sides to stop the 'game of chicken'.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
International
China: China>>> is a significant economic partner for Iran>>> and has been involved in diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Its tankers are now transiting the strait under new Iranian rules.
Ali Vaez: Ali Vaez>>>, Iran director at the International Crisis Group, provides expert analysis on the stalemate between Washington and Tehran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
China: China>>> has economic ties with Iran>>> and has been urged by the United States>>> to help broker a peace agreement, while also having its tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz>>>.
Ali Vaez: Ali Vaez>>>, Iran director at the International Crisis Group, provides expert analysis on the stalemate between Washington and Tehran.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
China: A Chinese company's building in Kuwait was hit by an Iranian strike, killing one worker.
Ali Vaez: ICG analyst commented on Iranian distrust of Trump, reflecting diplomatic challenges.
Feb 08, 2026 · 308 articles
International
China: China is a major oil importer and has called for restoring normal passage. It has influence over Iran but is not directly involved.
Ali Vaez: Analyst who commented on Iran's leverage, providing expert perspective.
Mar 09, 2018 · 316 articles
International
China: China, as Iran's top trading partner, is involved in discussions to resolve the Middle East crisis, with Pakistani officials visiting to discuss mediation efforts.
Ali Vaez: Ali Vaez>>> is the Iran project director at the International Crisis Group>>> and provides an analyst's perspective on Donald Trump>>>'s strategy.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
International
China: A China-based oil refinery and shipping companies involved in transporting Iranian oil are facing economic sanctions from the United States.
Ali Vaez: Ali Vaez>>> is the Iran project director at the International Crisis Group>>> and provides an analyst's perspective on Donald Trump>>>'s strategy.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
China: China has reduced crude imports due to the conflict, impacting global oil demand.
Ali Vaez: ICG project director called the war a forever war.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
China: China, as a major energy importer, has urged both sides to respect the ceasefire and resolve disputes peacefully, indicating its interest in regional stability and energy flows.
Ali Vaez: Ali Vaez, Iran project director at the International Crisis Group, offers commentary on the US diplomatic strategy regarding Iran and the Abraham Accords.
May 19, 2026 · 229 articles
International
Ali Vaez: Ali Vaez, director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group, warned that the conflict could escalate into a wider war in the Middle East and lead to higher energy costs and global market disruption.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
International
Ali Vaez: Ali Vaez, director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group, warned that the conflict could escalate into a wider war in the Middle East and lead to higher energy costs and global market disruption.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Ali Vaez: Ali Vaez, director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group, offers expert commentary on Iran's strategic use of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage.
Apr 02, 2026 · 32 articles
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