Iran war live: Trump travels to China as conflict with Tehran looms large
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- President Trump departed for Beijing to meet President Xi, planning a "long talk" on Iran while emphasizing trade as the main agenda.
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei denounced the US‑Israel war on Iran as a conflict between “proud people” and “professional liars” fabricating justifications for atrocity.
- Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports that Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2 have killed 2,883 people and injured 8,787.
- NYT World quotes Trump saying Iran must agree to a deal or face renewed attacks.
- The Hindu emphasizes that trade, not Iran, will dominate Trump’s agenda with Xi.
Why it matters: US exporters stand to gain from any trade concessions secured in Beijing, while Iran faces heightened pressure to negotiate, and the ongoing Israeli strikes have already killed 2,883 Lebanese civilians, deepening regional volatility.
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