China is winning the Iran war
4/29/202626 min
The US and Iran still have not reached a deal to end the war, but one winner is already clear: China. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King. US forces patrol the Arabian Sea near the Strait of Hormuz. Handout Photo by the US Navy via Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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First 90 secondsNoel King· Host0:00
[upbeat music] King Charles' visit to the US this week is in part a delicate reminder that even America's closest allies are not on board with the war in Iran. "No nation can go it alone," the King told the Congress yesterday.
King Charles· Soundbite0:13
But in this unpredictable environment, our alliance cannot rest on past achievements or assume that foundational principles simply endure.
Noel King· Host0:24
Despite the fact that many of America's friends have chosen not to fight in Iran, limiting the number of combatants, the effects of this war are rippling out globally. They're affecting gas prices, food prices, travel, jobs, entire industries. Some analysts and experts have even asked if this is yet another World War.
Speaker 2· Soundbite0:41
World War 11. Oh, two. Sorry.
Noel King· Host0:44
[laughs] No, it'd be World War III. Today on Today, Explained from Vox, the world is feeling the strain of the war in Iran, but China, in some surprising ways, is benefiting.
Speaker 30:53
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