Can Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin give Donald Trump the Iran exit he needs?

South China Morning Post - Nov 9, 2026

Donald Trump has floated the idea of a trilateral summit with China and Russia to broker an end to the Iran war, with his administration under pressure to deliver a breakthrough following the US midterm elections, according to analysts. Chinese observers also see Beijing potentially playing the role of a neutral mediator and offering a diplomatic platform rather than pressuring Tehran into a deal. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, the US president said he would meet his Chinese and Russian...

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