Middle East

Why Would Russia, China—and Iran—Plan Joint Naval Exercises?

STRATEGIC SHIFTS

Trump’s chaotic policies are leading to strategic recalculations in and around the oil-rich Persian Gulf. Israel may help defend Saudi Arabia. Russia and China could defend Iran.

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