قراءة سياسية.. ما دلالات قمة بوتين وشي بعد زيارة ترمب إلى الصين؟ وما أثرها على الملف الإيراني؟ — Tuesday 19 May 2026Recent diplomatic exchanges between Moscow and Beijing have drawn close attention across the Middle East, particularly as they follow President Trump’s visit to China and precede a summit between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Analysts on Al Jazeera note that both Russia and China remain reluctant to become fully entangled in regional conflicts yet cannot ignore developments that directly affect their strategic interests. For Gulf states and energy markets from Riyadh to Tehran, the positioning of these two powers between Washington and Iranian allies carries immediate consequences for oil routes and pricing stability. The Strait of Hormuz sits at the center of these calculations. Any disruption there threatens China’s energy supplies while offering Russia opportunities to benefit from higher global prices. Middle Eastern observers see this dynamic as part of a wider effort by Moscow and Beijing to counter American influence without committing to open confrontation. Tehran, viewed as a necessary partner in this balancing act, finds its nuclear and regional files increasingly shaped by how far Russia and China are willing to align against Washington. Questions remain whether the upcoming Putin-Xi meeting will produce a clearer joint approach on Iran or merely highlight diverging priorities. From Beirut and other regional capitals, the outcome is watched closely for signs of either a pathway toward de-escalation or an intensification of the contest over energy security and political leverage in the Gulf.Watch the full video from Al Jazeera English below.