Diplomatic pressure on Iran offers a more effective path to restraining the Houthis than expanded Saudi military action

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China should use economic pressure to force Iran to rein in the Houthis

China should use its economic leverage over Iran to pressure the Houthis to end their attacks

China is a credible mediator between Saudi Arabia, Iran and the Houthis

Iran bears responsibility for restraining Houthi military action against Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping

China's dependence on Middle Eastern energy makes neutrality in the Houthi-Saudi conflict untenable