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Trump said the US military action against Iran was to "protect Americans."
But some believe the more important goal behind this is China.
The article suggests that the US wants to reduce China's access to energy by affecting Iran's oil and gas exports.
Because China needs a lot of energy to develop its economy.
Last year, part of the oil China imported by sea came from Iran, so the US cares a lot about this energy route.
The article also says the US is negotiating trade with the EU and India, hoping they reduce business with China.
The US may first try negotiations to make Iran change, but Iran is unwilling to compromise, so the US chose military pressure.
The article believes that if the US can make Iran's energy more influenced by itself, it can pressure China in trade and force China to accept more unfair conditions to the US.