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Gulf countriesabout 4 hours ago·Unknown·ELEVATED 60

China Abstains from UNSC Vote on Iran's Gulf Strikes

China's abstention indicates a nuanced position that balances its relationships in the region with its previous commitments regarding sanctions.

China, alongside Russia, abstained from a UN Security Council resolution condemning Iran’s strikes on Gulf nations. This decision marks a shift, given China's prior support for UN sanctions against Iran's nuclear program.
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