What's being called a trade summit on May 14 is actually an energy-security negotiation: US LNG flows for Chinese diplomatic pressure on Tehran to reopen Hormuz, where vessel traffic has collapsed to 5% of normal and Brent sits at $104/barrel.
Peter Zeihan's analysis highlights the real story in the Middle East beyond Iran, focusing on shifting U.S. influence amid the ongoing conflict. Relevant to energy security and diplomatic tensions.
