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Iran-US war latest: Trump warned over Tehran’s ‘dangerous alliance’ with China during Xi Jinping’s state visit
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- Experts have warned President Donald Trump to confront China over its expanding support to Iran, including drone parts, dual-use chemicals, and economic aid, during Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington.
- Iran’s President Masouz Pezeskhian condemned Trump’s “bullying mentality” at the UN, stating Iran prefers diplomacy but will not accept forceful language.
- Eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during an extended deployment supporting the Iran conflict, highlighting crew stress and mental health concerns.
- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called for full UN membership for Palestine, condemned Israeli settler expansion and violations, and criticized the US for denying Palestinian delegation access to the UN General Assembly.
- Despite Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz early in the war, Gulf nations have maintained oil flow through alternative routes, preventing a global supply crisis though prices remain high.
