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A report examines how Beijing's backing of Tehran is constrained by China's other regional relationships, as the United States ramps up economic and military pressure on Iran. Analysts cited in the report argue that while China continues to provide diplomatic and economic support to Iran, it is carefully balancing this against ties with Gulf states and other partners. The analysis comes amid the broader US-Iran confrontation, with Washington seeking to isolate Tehran diplomatically and economically while assessing which international partners might blunt the impact of sanctions and military pressure.