What are China’s surprise gains in the war on Iran?

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Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Beijing, seeking support on a deal with the US.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Beijing, seeking support on a deal with the US, while US President Trump will be in China next week, and Iran will be on the agenda. Why is everyone turning to China? What role is Beijing playing in the US-Israel led war on Iran?
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Key names and topics in this story: China, Iran.
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