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Iran looks for assurances in China

President Masoud Pezeshkian's arrival in China comes as Iran looks to shore up support days after the United Kingdom, France and Germany moved to begin the process of reimposing UN sanctions on the Islamic Republic over its nuclear program. 

 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, Sept. 2, 2025. (Mehr New Agency)

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  • Iran's Pezeshkian looks to shore up support in China after E3 sanction move
  • Erdogan says Putin, Zelenskyy not ready for meeting
  • Israel begins massive reservist drive as Netanyahu bucks generals on Gaza City offensive
  • Belgium to recognize Palestinian state
  • Lebanese leaders prep for cabinet session on Hezbollah disarmament

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