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The US has asked China to pressure Iran in response to escalating regional tensions.
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Updated Sep 25
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The US has asked China to pressure Iran in response to escalating regional tensions.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Perdue conveyed US concerns to Beijing, and Trump warned China against aiding Tehran.1 source
US diplomatic pressure on China regarding Iran.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Beijing
capital city of China
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