Can Beijing play a constructive role in addressing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea? William Jones, Washington Bureau Chief at Executive Intelligence Review, says nobody was really working to solve Middle East issues in the West, but China is. Therefore, China's positive approach is more conducive to resolving conflicts, such as the ongoing crisis in Gaza. However, Jones berates Washington for thinking that putting pressure on Iran will stop the Houthis, saying such a view is "an illusion on the part of the U.S."