I saw Russia and China being criticized for their lack of support for Iran. I'm curious what that support consist of, because afaik they haven't done much so far.

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 26 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

They provide weapons, intelligence, and economic support to Iran. I'm frankly not sure where the whole narrative that they're not doing much is coming from. Iran certainly seems to think they're doing enough.

[–] prof_tincoa@lemmygrad.ml 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Correct me if I'm wrong. China acts in a way that's coherent with an interest in de-escalating the conflict. Which is a rational position, why would China risk nuclear war?

But on r/TankieTheDeprogram some folks are like, China bad, China doesn't do enough, where are the Chinese missiles???

Yeah... Let's try to avoid a nuclear winter for now.

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 8 points 3 days ago

Pretty much yeah, China is obviously not looking for a direct confrontation with the US here. The same way, the US is not looking for a direct confrontation with Russia in Ukraine incidentally. I don't see anybody claiming that the US isn't helping Ukraine because they haven't put boots on the ground.

[–] QinShiHuangsShlong@lemmy.ml 15 points 3 days ago

China has been doing stuff it's just not going to war with America

[–] mrdown@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago

China should threaten the West with its rare earth elements. Taking out economic allies should be considered a security concern.

[–] HiddenLayer555@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

You can be criticized for "lack" of support on the absolute scale but still be the ones providing the most support because every other country is doing fuckall.