How the U.S. May Be Using Israel to Pressure China Through Iran

In today’s interconnected world, proxy conflicts often serve as pressure points in larger geopolitical rivalries. One of the more subtle, yet increasingly plausible narratives centers on how the United States may be using its alliance with Israel to indirectly apply pressure on China by targeting Iran, a key energy player in China’s long-term strategy.

At the center of this theory is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow chokepoint through which nearly a fifth of the world’s oil flows. Iran, situated at its northern flank, plays a pivotal role in maintaining or disrupting this artery. China, heavily dependent on Middle Eastern oil to fuel its economy, has grown closer to Iran in recent years through energy partnerships and strategic investment initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative.

Israel’s escalating actions against Iran, whether through cyberattacks, targeted strikes, or diplomatic isolation, are often framed in terms of national security. These moves also serve a broader U.S. interest by destabilizing Iran enough to cast uncertainty over oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz. While the U.S. maintains its own energy independence, China remains deeply vulnerable to such disruptions.

From this angle, the Israeli-Iranian conflict can be viewed not just as a regional power struggle but as part of a larger U.S. strategy to encircle and weaken China indirectly. By backing Israeli actions and ensuring Iran remains under pressure, the U.S. subtly wields oil logistics as a geopolitical weapon without needing to confront Beijing directly.

This interpretation isn’t universally accepted, but in an era where economic warfare often takes precedence over traditional battlefield engagements, the ripple effects of regional alliances and targeted pressure on supply chains deserve close attention.

The U.S. doesn’t need to fight a war over Taiwan, it’s already waging one, commanding the only true deep-sea navy capable of protecting or severing China’s lifeline to Middle Eastern energy.