Looking at the global events playing out in recent times, especially the military actions and confrontations that has been going on which to me is gradually becoming a norm under President Donald Trump who took over power for the second time as president of the United States of America. Since coming to power Trump has always used the phrase America first, making America great again. And so has used different means in making sure that America becomes great again, and has implemented different means and ways best known to him as making America great again. One of which is the the trade tariffs which Trump implemented, and of recent we are beginning to see military approach coming from the president of the United States of America. I have reflected and had a dip thinking in all these actions that, has been taken by the government of the United States of America. I have come to the conclusion that all the actions of the president of the United States has been a deliberate and well calculated attempts to weaken China's global dominance. As China is now a direct threat to the United States of America virtual in all aspects. I have come to the conclusion that the U.S. attack on Tehran is partly even though not the main reason,aimed at weakening China and it rising global control. This is because it comes from how deeply connected Iran and China are economically, strategically, and even in terms of military cooperation.
Some Reasons why am Reasoning this way.
Iran is a key energy supplier to China
China is the largest buyer of Iranian oil.Iran exports a huge portion of its oil to China over 80% in recent years,China relies heavily on cheap, discounted Iranian oil to fuel its economy. So the United States of America attacking Iran a key ally of the United States is an attempt to weaken china.If the U.S. weakens Iran ,China loses a major energy source . Energy becomes more expensive and less reliable.Some Analyst argue that ,this creates an energy squeeze on China’s economy . Energy equals power which is a function of economy and military.Modern economies and militaries run on energy, China needs oil to power it's factories, navy, air force, and global military expansion. If Iranian oil supply is disrupted China may face slower economic growth,Military logistics become more expensive and constrained ,So weakening Iran indirectly limits China’s global rise.
Iran is part of China’s global strategy
Iran is not just an oil supplier it’s a strategic partner.China and Iran signed a $400 billion long term cooperation deal, Iran is part of China Belt and Road Initiative. If Iran becomes unstable or weakened then China loses a key foothold in the Middle East and China global trade network becomes less secure.
Disrupting China’s alliances
The U.S. sees growing alignment between,China,Iran,Russia and North Korea these countries cooperate in terms of energy, military tech and deplomacy, so a strike on Iran can expose the limits of China’s ability to protect it allies, this will in turn again weaken the trust in China as a global partner.
Control over global oil routes
The Strait of Hormuz is critical because, about 20% of global oil passes through it most of that oil goes to Asia including China.If conflict affects this region, then
China is hit harder than the U.S.Oil prices rise hurting China’s economy the more.
Note this is my personal opinion and may not be accepted by all, as I look at this military operation from a multidimensional approach.
The idea described is quite realistic, as Trump harbors a personal animosity toward China and is likely to choose a path of “cutting off the tentacles” of China’s growing influence in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Depriving China of one of its major regional partners—with whom Trump and the U.S. have no beneficial ties—is a logical move.
Whether this will yield tangible results in the current situation, where Trump seems to have begun inventing an “alternative reality,” is hard to say. But at the very least, it will create temporary problems for China. This is not only a partner but also nearly 15% of the oil China purchases to meet its needs.