When Iran hit the 'kill switch', Beijing finally spoke? The mysterious thread in Starlink drama

China has broken its silence on the escalating crisis in Iran, firmly opposing foreign interference and calling for stability as nationwide anti-Khamenei protests intensify. Beijing emphasized respect for Iran’s sovereignty under international law, a stance widely seen as pushback against U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of military intervention. With Iran reportedly activating internet “kill switches,” cutting Starlink access, and facing mounting regime-change speculation, China and Russia are now reassessing their strategic, energy, and geopolitical stakes in a potentially collapsing ally critical to global oil markets.