Chinese officials have asked their Iranian counterparts for assistance in restraining attacks on ships in the Red Sea carried out by Tehran-backed Houthi rebels, according to Reuters. According to Iranian sources, the discussions about Houthi attacks and trade between China and Iran took place during several recent meetings in Beijing and Tehran. “Basically, China says: ‘If our interests are harmed in any way, it will impact our business with Tehran. So tell the Houthis to show restraint,” an unnamed Iranian official told Reuters. However, Chinese officials have not made any specific comments …