Killing of Khamenei a ‘grave violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security, says Foreign Ministry, condemns US-Israeli attack - Anadolu Ajansı

China benefits whether or not a deal emerges on carrier-killer CM-302s, analysts say.

Iran's strategic allies Russia and China have made strong diplomatic protests, but analysts say neither is in a position to offer meaningful support.

Nonprofits funded by a tech tycoon aligned with the Chinese Communist Party organize coordinated anti-US protests and propaganda supporting the regime in Iran

While Beijing publicly advocates restraint, sustained tensions between the U.S. and Iran serve its strategic interests.

Iran is close to buying a supersonic missile from China that could destroy American aircraft carriers. Officials from the Islamic Republic are in advanced negotiations with Beijing to purchase the CM-302 cruise weapon, which is designed to damage warships, according to Reuters.

Iran reportedly nears deal with China for supersonic anti-ship missiles that could target U.S. carrier strike groups deployed in Middle East waters.

The United States and Israel’s strikes on Iran are expected to spark volatility in the oil market, with experts warning that oil prices could surge when futures trading opens Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.

US and Israel on Saturday launched a surprise attack on Iran after weeks of face-off and multiple rounds of talks that failed to reach a deal between the two.