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Iran looks to China to mediate US deadlock ahead of Xi-Trump summit

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Iran has indicated that China could play a role in resolving its ongoing stalemate with the United States. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized Beijing's potential to foster stability and shape a new regional order, suggesting China's diplomatic initiatives could be significant in ending the current impasse. This comes as Iran increases its reliance on China amid continued US economic sanctions, with experts noting Beijing's significant, though potentially limited in enforcement, diplomatic influence. AI

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Iran looks to China to mediate US deadlock ahead of Xi-Trump summit

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fan Chen ·

    Can China help end ‘neither war nor peace’ Iran deadlock before Xi-Trump summit?

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