U.S. Moves to Block China in Africa’s Mineral War – And Iran Just Changed the Game.
United States has launched a new strategy to counter China’s growing dominance over Africa’s critical minerals — and Iran is now part of the equation.
With the Democratic Republic of Congo producing nearly 70% of the world’s cobalt, and Zambia and Guinea holding massive copper and bauxite reserves, Africa has become the center of a global supply chain war. These minerals power electric vehicles, semiconductors, and modern defense systems.
But China already controls a large share of production and refining. Now Washington is responding with trade blocs, offtake agreements, infrastructure investments, and even controversial security partnerships.
At the same time, China’s expanding relationship with Iran — including oil trade, rail links, and alleged military-related transactions — is raising alarms in Washington.
Is this a new Cold War over supply chains?
Can the U.S. truly weaken China’s grip on Africa
And how does Iran complicate the geopolitical chessboard?
In this video, we break down:
• The U.S. strategy in Zambia, Guinea, and the DRC
• The role of Project Vault
• Erik Prince’s controversial Congo deal
• China–Iran economic and security ties
• What this means for global power politics
Sources:
Business Insider Africa – U.S. strategy on Africa’s minerals
https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/the-us-has-adopted-a-new-strategy-against-china-in-its-battle-for-africascritical/jwpnx2b
Reuters – Critical minerals trade bloc
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-hosts-countries-talks-weaken-chinas-grip-critical-minerals-2026-02-04/
Reuters – Erik Prince Congo deal
https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-supporter-prince-reaches-deal-with-congo-help-secure-mineral-wealth-2025-04-17/
Reuters – China–Iran oil trade analysis
https://www.reuters.com/commentary/breakingviews/iran-upheaval-will-be-messy-beijing-2026-01-14/
Reuters – Sanctions over Iranian drone procurement
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-targets-firms-china-hong-kong-over-alleged-role-iranian-drone-procurement-2025-02-26/
Reuters – Missile propellant shipment
https://www.reuters.com/world/ships-loaded-with-missile-propellant-sail-china-iran-ft-reports-2025-01-22/
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