… China to put pressure on Iran to open the Straits of Hormuz for the benefit of the global economy in which China is a very significant participant. But here's my I actually think China wants the United States bogged down in Iran. I think they would love to see some Iranian tactical successes. I think they would love to see the United States deploy 10,000 troops to go find every inch or ounce or whatever of uranium in the Persian mountains. (13:51–13:56)
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Asserts belief that China desires U.S. entanglement in Iran.
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