China Faces a Major Setback After the Fall of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Beijing’s Strategic Calculus Disrupted by Turmoil in Tehran

The recent upheaval in Iran, marked most notably by the killing of Supreme Leader Khamenei, is sending shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. Among the countries most affected is China, whose decades-long strategy in the region is now under severe threat. As Beijing recalibrates its approach, it must contend with significant economic and political chall…