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“I am only thinking about how to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons,” Trump says ahead of his meeting with Xi: The agenda of the US–Beijing talks
“We cannot allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons,” Trump said. As the ceasefire is being violated in the Straits, the POTUS is rushing to close the front, fearing he may appear weakened
Trump–Xi: The meeting that could determine the next phase of the US–China confrontation
Iran, trade, Taiwan & artificial intelligence on the table in Beijing - Why expectations are limited, but the stakes are enormous
Economist: Piraeus and Elefsina at the heart of global port rivalry — The U.S.–China “naval battle”
Investment frenzy fuelled by concern over China's tightening control over supply chains
The $35 billion war: The costly toll for the U.S. and the dangerous depletion of ammunition stockpiles
The 38-day conflict has consumed vast quantities of Tomahawk, JASSM-ER, Patriot, and ATACMS missiles. The Pentagon was forced to transfer weapons systems from Europe and Asia to the Middle East, raising concerns about readiness against Russia and China
Pentagon: Moscow sent base-location data, Beijing considered sending radar systems to Iran
It remains unclear whether Beijing ultimately sent the radar systems to Tehran. Donald Trump had reportedly sent a letter to Xi Jinping urging him not to militarily support Iran. Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had allegedly used a Chinese satellite for attacks on bases, according to the Financial Times
Gulf countries call on the UN Security Council to approve the use of force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
China, Russia and France oppose Bahrain’s resolution
