President Masoud Pezeshkian’s September 2025 trip to China was both symbolic and substantive, taking place during one of the most precarious moments for Iran in recent years. His visit included participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, attendance at the military parade in Beijing, and a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings with key world leaders, underscoring Tehran’s attempt to deepen its eastern alliances as Western pressure mounts.
Pezeshkian’s Strategic Trip to China: A…
President Masoud Pezeshkian’s September 2025 trip to China was both symbolic and substantive, taking place during one of the most precarious moments for Iran in recent years. His visit included participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, attendance at the military parade in Beijing, and a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings with key world leaders, underscoring Tehran’s attempt to deepen its eastern alliances as Western pressure mounts.