April 08, 2026
China to Play Significant Role in Helping Iran Rebuild: Analyst
Richard Fontaine, CEO at Center for a New American Security, says China will help Iran rebuild due to its close economic relationship, and because Iran can be used to contain the U.S. and divert its attention away from Asia. He also talks about how the Iran war is drawing parallels with Taiwan in terms of choke points, due to Taiwan’s importance in the semiconductor chain.
Watch the full interview on CNBC.
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