China’s Stealth Support of Iran: A Conversation with Mona Yacoubian

Mona Yacoubian, director and senior adviser of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins Bonny Lin to discuss the state of the war in Iran, its economic ramifications, and Beijing’s evolving relationship with Tehran. The conversation explores China’s “stealth support” for Iran, the extent of Beijing’s influence, and whether China is using that leverage to help end the conflict. The episode was recorded on the afternoon of Monday, October 5, 2026.

Sources: CSIS (YouTube)