You also said the computer suggested this move would coincide with rising tensions in the Middle East, specifically involving Iran. Iran’s leadership has consistently described Israel as an illegitimate “cancerous tumor” and an American colonial outpost in the Middle East. At the same time, we must also understand why Iran refers to the United States as the “Great Satan.” Beyond energy, Iran occupies a strategic position within China’s Belt and Road Initiative, serving as a critical land bridge linking China to Central Asia, the Middle East, and ultimately Europe. While the United States has often projected influence through military alliances and sanctions, Beijing has quietly expanded its presence throughout the Middle East through economic integration.