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Wednesday 18 March, 2026 Latest Bulletin

West Asian War Daily Bulletin – March 18, 2026 | Day 19 of Operation Epic Fury

US and Israeli forces strike Iran's South Pars gas field; IRGC threatens Gulf refineries. Brent crude surges past $108/barrel. Iran fires ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv. Strait of Hormuz blockade enters Day 19 as major shipping companies suspend transits. India sends medical aid to Tehran; refuses to join US naval coalition.

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Beijing maintains a careful balancing act on Iran — offering rhetorical support while restraining military aid and privately pressuring Tehran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. The deliberate gap between China's condemnation and its action reflects a prioritisation of energy security over direct partnership with Iran.

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Guarding the Great Wall: China's Iran Strategy
Eye on China — Anushka Saxena 7 Mar 2026

Beijing maintains a careful balancing act on Iran — offering rhetorical support while restraining military aid and privately pressuring Tehran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. The deliberate gap between China's condemnation and its action reflects a prioritisation of energy security over direct partnership with Iran.

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