"In early January, widespread demonstrations driven by economic hardship, political discontent and sustained foreign pressure posed one of the most serious domestic challenges Iran's leadership has faced in years. The unrest soon gave way to a sharpening regional standoff, as President Donald Trump ordered large US military deployments to the Middle East and issued warnings demanding that Iran curb its nuclear program and ballistic missile development."
"During the protests, China reportedly assisted Iranian authorities in implementing a nationwide communications blackout. On January 15, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also condemned US threats as a return to the "law of the jungle," contrasting what he described as American aggression with China's offer to play a "constructive role" in helping the Iranian government and people "stand united." On Saturday, January 31, amid heightened tensions with Washington,"
Mass protests in Iran began in early January driven by economic hardship, political discontent and sustained foreign pressure, posing a serious domestic challenge to leadership. The unrest shifted to a regional standoff as President Donald Trump ordered sizeable US military deployments to the Middle East and demanded Iran curb its nuclear and ballistic-missile programs. China reportedly aided Iranian authorities in imposing a nationwide communications blackout and China’s foreign minister condemned US threats as a return to the 'law of the jungle,' offering a 'constructive role' to help Tehran and its people 'stand united.' Iran announced joint naval exercises with China and Russia amid unconfirmed claims of Chinese military assistance and speculation over possible intervention.
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