The push for conflict with Iran wasn't just about nuclear threats but a calculated move. By controlling the Strait of Hormuz, the US could cut off China's primary oil source, forcing them into economic concessions and shoring up the US dollar.

The recent conflicts in Iran and Venezuela can be framed as a covert economic war against China. Since China buys 90% of Iran's oil and relies on Venezuela's supply, US actions disrupting these nations directly target China's energy security and serve as a tool of economic containment.

The predicted US military action in Iran serves a dual purpose. After shutting down oil from the Strait of Hormuz, Trump will leverage China's dependence on that oil. He will offer to reopen the spigot only if China assists in secularizing Iran and removing its uranium, using economic pressure to achieve geopolitical goals.

The move against Iran is not just a regional conflict but part of a grand strategy to disrupt the China-Russia-Iran-North Korea axis. By attempting to cut off China's access to cheap oil from Iran and Venezuela, the goal is to weaken China’s economic rise, even at the risk of global instability.

Current geopolitical strategies are aimed at securing cheap, abundant energy. This is not for traditional consumption but to fuel the immense power demands of the AI arms race between the US and China. Lowering energy costs is the primary lever to accelerate intelligence creation and gain a competitive edge.

The US is disrupting China's oil supply from Iran and Venezuela (which accounts for ~20% of its imports) to gain a stronger negotiating position ahead of major talks. This frames the conflict as a geopolitical chess move rather than just a regional issue.

U.S. foreign policy actions against Venezuela and Iran are not primarily about democracy but are strategic moves to disrupt the flow of cheap, sanctioned oil to China. By controlling these sources, the U.S. can directly attack a key adversary's economic and military engine.

By confronting Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, the US benefits either way. It either gains control of Iran's oil or, if the region descends into chaos, it can become the world's primary oil supplier by leveraging its own and Venezuelan production, making both outcomes economically advantageous.

China's extreme reliance on oil from Iran and Venezuela (20% of domestic consumption) makes it the party most hurt by the conflict. This gives the US leverage, pressuring Xi Jinping to negotiate a resolution to secure China's energy supply and stabilize its economy.