Russia China Meet Plan Expel US Mideast; Trump Blockade Fails; EU Panics As Russia Brings Asset Case (Alexander Mercouris)

Are the US, Israel, and the Gulf State countries about to back down when it comes to their war against Iran? China stepping in will have a big impact on what unfolds. If they declare strong material support for Iran then the US will never be able to prevail whatever their current plan might be. The big question is will the Israelis go rogue and bomb Iranian oil facilities? 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, April 15, 2026.]