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The Iran war is looming over Trump's visit to China this week.
Before US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping entered the banquet hall, guests gathered around Elon Musk’s table to take selfies with the tech billionaire. Lei Jun, chief executive of Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi,
Iran warns any new U.S. attacks will bring a "bad result," as President Trump acknowledges the ceasefire is faltering and violence flares in Lebanon.
Iran’s Parliament speaker said Monday that Tehran is prepared to retaliate against any attack after President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was on “life support.”
Brad Cooper, the head of the U.S. military’s Central Command, is testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday as a tenuous cease-fire with Iran continues. Admiral Cooper, whose command covers the Middle East,
Centcom said Iran had used missiles, drones and small boats in the attack, which targeted three Navy destroyers. The U.S. said it targeted missile and drone sites and other locations in response.
Mainland Chinese and Hong Kong stocks slipped on Friday, as renewed hostilities broke out between the United States and Iran, threatening a shaky ceasefire, while investors awaited next week's meeting between top leaders of the world's two largest economies.