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Rubio says US hopes to 'convince' China 'to play a more active role in getting Iran to walk away'

Le Monde (English) · May 14, 2026, 1:40 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Donald Trump, meanwhile, has insisted, 'I don't think we need any help with Iran.' The US President did say he expected a 'great big hug' in Beijing from Xi, who he has admiringly said rules China with an 'iron fist.'

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Rubio says US hopes to 'convince' China 'to play a more active role in getting Iran to walk away'

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