The situation in Iran is boiling over, and the world is watching with bated breath. It seems the Iranian regime is on shaky ground, with the people pleading for freedom and a change in leadership. Across the globe, there’s a chorus echoing the call for help. And let’s face it, Iran isn’t just some isolated drama playing out on the world stage—it’s a key piece in a much larger geopolitical game involving China.

Now, America can’t exactly helicopter in and fix every global crisis. Take the Uyghurs in China, for example—it’s a tragic situation, and there isn’t much the United States can do directly. However, with Iran, the opportunity and imperative to act might be a different story. The Iranian people have shown a profound admiration for American values, longing for the sort of freedom Americans sometimes take for granted. As they confront a tyrannical regime, they’re practically waving and shouting, “Hey, over here! Remember us?” And yes, the president has promised support, but one can only hope it wasn’t just a line rehearsed for the cameras.

But why should America play the hero card for Iran? For starters, there’s a direct line connecting Iran’s actions to China. Iran is not shy about acting as China’s proxy. They’ve attacked Israel with solid backing from Beijing, stacking Iran’s arsenal with Chinese diplomacy and propaganda, and what’s more, China takes most of Iran’s crude oil exports. Iran’s survival is pretty much tied to a lifeline headed due east.

Here’s the kicker: Beijing isn’t just offering moral support. They’re doing their best to block any United States force against Iran. The propaganda flowing from China shows they are firmly in the Iranian corner. It’s almost comical how China is essentially holding Iran’s hand on the playground. They’re even sending over their big planes full of who knows what—likely weaponry or technology—helping Iran build those ballistic missiles their leadership drools over. This is reason enough for Americans to keep a close eye on Tehran.

For fans of international suspense thrillers, the plot thickens. Iran’s nuclear ambitions are alive and well, thanks in large part to China’s helping hand. Chinese technology found its way into Iran via Pakistan—a transaction as clandestine as it sounds. Moreover, North Korean ties through Chinese territory have armed Iran with ballistic missiles capable of striking the U.S. East Coast. Stakeholders in this global chess game should be alarmed. It’s baffling that anyone would sit by and let such a regime flourish, especially with its associations with global adversaries who are not exactly sending valentines to Uncle Sam.

The urgency to dethrone Iran’s current leadership couldn’t be clearer. Iran, emboldened by its partnerships, consistently ramps up its hostile rhetoric, regularly threatening American interests and even making unsavory promises about former President Trump. Amid the chaos, there’s something tragic happening on the ground—a situation with all the hallmarks of a humanitarian disaster. As media interest fades, the grim reality continues unabated. So, like it or not, this isn’t just Iran’s problem—it’s one the world, and certainly America, cannot afford to ignore.