Iran’s intelligence penetrates the wall of China By HUDA AL HUSSEINI Monday, 16 January 2012 Iran is busy with its maneuvers on numerous fronts. With regards to America, it is flexing its military muscles, dazzling the naïve, and providing fuel for its trainees waiting to carry out its deeds. As for Russia, Iran feigns that relations between the two countries are “cordial”, for at least they meet in the Syrian trench, although each has its own goal. However, at present, Iran's main emphasis is on China. Iran’s stance towards China is very interesting: on the one hand Iran is furious at China's cooperation with some of the sanctions imposed upon Iranian banks, but on the other hand China still holds the "key" to the effectiveness of the international sanctions. Besides, Iran believes that China and Russia are striking a balance between the mounting pressure of the US and its Western partners, and extending economic relations with Iran as protection against internationa...
