While others feel the pinch, two countries could benefit from the war in Iran

NPR | By A Martínez

Published April 3, 2026 at 3:45 AM CDT

NPR's A Martinez asks the Atlantic Council's Olga Khakova how China and Russia could potentially benefit from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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