美 “호르무즈 개방-이란 핵무기 불허 합의”… 中 “두 정상, 중동정세 의견 교환” 온도차

A shift in US-Iran relations has emerged following a deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz. US and Iranian leaders signaled agreement that Iran will not possess nuclear weapons, while China expressed interest in importing US energy and opposing Iranian attempts to charge tolls for oil shipments through the Strait. However, China's limited engagement suggests differing viewpoints, raising concerns about potential divergence in their approaches to the Middle East.