Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Clinton Urges India and China to Help Trump Diplomatically
Hillary Clinton said China and India might help end the conflict involving the United States and Iran.
She believes they could encourage Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
This waterway is important because many energy shipments normally pass through it.
China and India buy a lot of oil and gas from Iran.
Clinton said this gives them influence.
The United States has threatened more sanctions against Iran.
Iran has warned that it could respond militarily.
Other countries, including Pakistan, Oman and Qatar, are also trying to help the sides negotiate.
Hillary Clinton said India and China could help resolve the West Asia conflict through diplomacy.
She identified China and India as major buyers of Iranian oil and gas, giving them potential leverage over Tehran.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a central issue after shipping disruptions affected a route carrying about one-fifth of global energy supplies in normal times.
Pakistan, Oman and Qatar are among the countries attempting to mediate between the United States and Iran.
Clinton’s comments followed new US sanctions threats against Iran and President Donald Trump’s warning of a severe economic operation.
- Who
- Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, US President Donald Trump, Iran, China, India and other mediating countries.
- What
- Clinton proposed that China and India use their economic influence to help resolve the US-Iran conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- When
- Clinton made the comments on Monday; the article also references events on February 28, June and August 20.
- Where
- The conflict centers on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz in West Asia.
- Why
- Clinton said China and India could pressure Iran because they are major buyers of Iranian oil and gas.
Diplomatic Pressure
Sanctions and Coercion
How to influence Iran
Diplomatic Pressure
Hillary Clinton said Trump should use diplomacy and enlist China and India, which could pressure Iran because they buy significant amounts of Iranian oil and gas.
Sanctions and Coercion
The US announced new sanctions against Iran and warned countries doing business with Tehran to sever financial ties or face retaliation.
China’s role
Diplomatic Pressure
Clinton said China could be especially influential in persuading Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and return to at least the previous status quo.
Sanctions and Coercion
Clinton said she would threaten secondary sanctions against China unless it helped pressure Iran, indicating that economic penalties could accompany diplomacy.
- Suggested diplomatic players
- China and India
- Conflict parties
- The United States and Iran, with Israel involved in the initial joint attack described in the article
- Strategic chokepoint
- The Strait of Hormuz
- Energy significance
- About one-fifth of global energy supplies passed through the Strait of Hormuz in normal times
- Mediators mentioned
- Pakistan, Oman and Qatar
- US pressure
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions and warned businesses dealing with Iran of possible retaliation
- Trump’s warning
- On August 20, Trump threatened what he called the “most crushing economic operation” if Iran did not reach a deal