Is Iran's War by Proxy Between America and China? Anas Al-Hajji Answers
Anas Al-Hajji, an energy economics expert and consulting editor at Attaqa, said the Strait of Hormuz crisis could last for years, citing shipping company and government movements that reflect declining confidence in the speed of political solutions. He linked Iran's war in the Strait of Hormuz to the concept of a proxy war, questioning whether the current confrontation represents an indirect conflict between the United States and China. He noted that China's COSCO shipping company decided not to send its ships to the Gulf or through the Red Sea, rerouting them via the Cape of Good Hope, while Saudi Arabia and Japan took steps to re-insure and alter tanker routes.
Why it matters: This analysis touches on the theme of energy security and geopolitical competition, as it examines the potential for a prolonged conflict in the Strait of Hormuz affecting global energy supplies and the strategic responses of major powers.