China Warns of 'Uncontrollable Situation'; Russia Denies Report of Cutting Intelligence Sharing With Iran

China warned of an 'uncontrollable situation' in the Middle East following Trump's escalatory threats, urging restraint while maintaining its neutral posture in the conflict. Al Jazeera analysis notes China 'is playing the long game' by staying neutral to preserve energy relationships across the Gulf. Separately, the Kremlin denied a report suggesting Russia had proposed cutting intelligence sharing with Iran as part of a US diplomatic deal. Russia also stated it opposes the Hormuz blockade, per Interfax, signaling Moscow's discomfort with energy supply disruptions despite its intelligence relationship with Tehran.