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123 articles about 63 events for “Iran China Diplomatic Talks” in Politics.
“US President Donald Trump signaled progress on Tuesday in talks with Iran to avoid a return to war, as Tehran reported “intensive” exchanges while offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions.”
“US signals progress in talks with Iran to avert renewed war AI generated WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Nov 2 signalled progress in talks with Iran to avoid a return to war, as Tehran said “intensive” exchanges were under way while offering to…”
“China also urged a return to negotiations, while Iran’s security chief discussed the conflict with Russian President Vladimir Putin.”
“When the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran in February, China was credited with pushing Tehran toward ceasefire talks in Pakistan, bolstering its status as a regional mediator.”
“China is stepping up its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, including over the US-Israel war on Iran, following a lapse in activity.”
“China stepped up diplomatic efforts on Monday to resolve the Middle East crisis, urging a return to the negotiating table in back-to-back meetings with Iranian, Omani and Saudi officials in Beijing.”
“Among them are the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, U.S. tariffs and Chinese machinations in the South China Sea.”
“The move exposes deep rifts at the heart of the Group of 20 (G20), whose foreign ministers are meeting in the southern city of Atlanta in the United States for talks overshadowed by the wars in Ukraine and Iran.”
“US hosts G-20 ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members AI generated ATLANTA - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio opened talks on Oct 30 with Group of 20 (G-20) counterparts including Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, in meetings set to be fractious as wars in…”
“GTRI argues that Trump, facing setbacks in his broader foreign policy efforts involving Russia, China and Iran, could seek a quick trade deal with India to demonstrate American influence.”
“In the Middle East, the Tehran Times put the Republicans' resounding defeat down to President Trump's decision to attack Iran earlier this year.”
“That could give countries more reason to slow-walk investment pledges they made to stave off tariffs, and hand economic rival China a perceived upper hand in ongoing trade talks, political analysts and economists said.”
“Canada’s focus on trade talks with the United States “hasn’t changed” following a major sweep of the House of Representatives and the Senate by the Democrats Tuesday, says Canada-U.S.”
“US strikes key Iranian island as Trump talks up prospects of peace deal AI generated WASHINGTON – The United States launched limited strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz on Nov 3, hours after President Donald Trump signalled diplomatic…”
“Trump may renew large-scale military operations against Iran, although he appeared to indicate on the eve of the midterms that fresh talks could produce a deal.”
“The two officials said diplomatic efforts have made progress, with Qatari mediators holding two rounds of talks last week with Iranian officials.”
“Could Iran withdraw from the NPT, and what would that mean for diplomatic efforts to end the war?”
“While high-level diplomatic talks such as recent meetings in Tehran involving Saudi and Iranian officials have aimed to de-escalate tensions, analysts say the Houthis are actively testing the limits of Saudi military restraint and air defence capabilities,…”
“The foreign minister of Oman, and mediator in the February Iran-US talks, speaking in Cambridge this week reminded his audience an agreement on the core issue – Iran’s nuclear programme – had been within reach before the bombing started.”
“On a range of issues, he has shown disdain for diplomatic niceties – dispensing with seasoned diplomats to instead rely on Steve Witkoff, a real estate investor and attorney with no background in foreign policy, and Jared Kushner, his businessman son-in-law,…”
“The summit took place against the backdrop of two conflicts–in Ukraine and Iran– as well as a continuing trade dispute between the U.S. and China.”
“This self-defined success of this week's talks also sets the stage for two potential future bilateral meetings this year — one on the sidelines of APEC in China's Shenzhen in November, and another at the G20 summit in Miami in December.”
“China urged Washington and Tehran to return to talks and an interim deal, but Iran’s largest trading partner has played no major public role in pushing for peace despite its outsize influence.”
“China says it's compliant with international law Iran and the United States signed an interim deal in June aimed at ending the war that began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on Feb. 28.”
“Parsi notes that neither Bessent nor Trump has outlined specific demands for Iran—focusing more on maximum isolation rather than defining clear, achievable diplomatic terms.”
“…ays he'll launch 'most crushing economic operation ever' on Iran 'No talks or conversations' with Iran, Trump says, as temporary ceasefire expires The U.S. president's Truth Social post also warned countries of "TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences" if they…”
“Trump's speech follows his decision to launch a war against Iran—a conflict that has rattled the global economy—alongside surging international anxiety over artificial intelligence and deep funding cuts to the U.N. itself.”
“Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who last addressed the diplomatic jamboree via video in 2021, will skip New York in favour of one-on-one talks with Mr.”
“Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who last addressed the diplomatic jamboree via video in 2021, will skip New York in favour of one-on-one talks with Trump in Washington on Sept 24, fuelling debate about the UN’s relevance in addressing global crises.”
“China is a top economic partner of Iran that buys much of its oil output and a key diplomatic backer.”
“China is a top economic partner of Iran that buys much of its oil output and a key diplomatic backer.”
“Separately, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Beijing on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) and held talks with Mr.”
““India’s position can appear out of sync in a forum whose membership includes countries with more overtly anti-western agendas, including China, Russia and Iran.”
“… for ‘Greater Brics’ grouping Brics has expanded to include Iran, Indonesia, Egypt, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates beyond an original membership of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa two decades ago that aimed to transform a world order…”
“Former Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Menon Rao said New Delhi scored a “significant diplomatic success” in securing a declaration despite “sharp differences between Iran and the UAE”.”
“What to know about the Iran war today: - President Trump insisted Thursday that Iran is "begging to make a deal," as Iranian officials pushed back against U.S. economic pressure and talks between the two countries remained stalled six months into the war.”
“The attack underscores the ongoing dangers for vessels attempting to transit the key waterway while it’s firmly under Iranian control, even as Oman and Iran are reportedly in the final stages of talks on a plan to manage shipping traffic through the strait.”
“…President Donald Trump to impose crippling new sanctions on Iran faces a fundamental problem: Tehran is betting he will not take the final step to break the stalemate: aggressively enforcing secondary sanctions on the countries keeping its economy afloat,…”
“…le Seoul fears being sidelined SEOUL - North Korea rebuffed President Trump's apparent bid to reengage with Pyongyang diplomatically this week, issuing rhetorical salvos aimed at Trump's last-minute orders to shorten U.S.- South Korea joint military…”
“Donald Trump has said he is planning to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong-un later this year, though the reclusive leader’s younger sister cast doubt on their communications and dampened hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough between them.”
“The US president also hinted that his decision was in part influenced by the South Korean government's refusal to assist in the "denuclearization" of Iran.”
“U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have stalled in recent months, as Washington has shifted focus towards the war with Iran.”
“US-led diplomatic efforts to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II have stalled in recent months, as Washington has shifted focus towards the war with Iran.”
“Trump shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping in the East Room of the White House during a State Dinner The New York Times reports that the White House is currently sitting on a stalled $14 billion arms package for Taiwan Beijing has given the green…”
“The comments are all the more striking given Washington’s concerns about Beijing’s support for Iran, as Trump’s ongoing war with Tehran continues.”
“As the UN General Assembly wraps up with mixed diplomatic outcomes, Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Qasem reports on how US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.”
“Iran nevertheless feels it has done the diplomatic spadework, taking the proposal to China for endorsement and ensuring that Oman, located on the south side of the strait, was also on board.”
“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he asked US President Trump to press China’s leader to use Beijing’s influence over Moscow in a diplomatic effort to get Russia to end its 4½-yearlong invasion of Ukraine.”
“President Donald Trump to press China’s leader to use Beijing’s influence over Moscow in a diplomatic effort to get Russia to end its 4½-year-long invasion of Ukraine.”
“China is one of Iran’s top economic partners and diplomatic backers.”
“China is one of Iran's top economic partners and diplomatic backers.”
“It also revealed that dozens of aircraft had been lost or damaged, hundreds of buildings and structures hit and Iranian attacks caused an estimated $184m in damage to US diplomatic facilities.”
“In a sign that Iran is still seeking a broader solution, its foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, travelled to Beijing to discuss China’s possible role in solving the related strait of Hormuz dispute.”
“Qatar says it is working with China to resume Middle East talks Qatar's government said Tuesday that the small Persian Gulf nation was working with China in a bid to resume diplomacy aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the conflict in the…”
“…retary says "we are always open" for nuclear agreement with Iran Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that the Trump administration is not shutting down diplomatic relations with Iran despite his comments earlier that there "may not be a nuclear…”
“The Russia-Africa Summit is a two-day diplomatic and economic meeting being held in Moscow on Wednesday and Thursday.”
“Israel’s military chiefs suspect he may restart the Iran war in order to dominate and manipulate the inevitable post-election coalition talks – hoping to stay in power and out of jail.”
“Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei reiterates conditions for ending war with US AI generated TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme Leader reiterated his country’s conditions for ending the war with the US, amid a regional diplomatic push to avert a fresh round of fighting in the…”
“Meanwhile, Pakistan has gained diplomatic prominence through Washington’s selection of Islamabad as a mediator in the conflict with Iran, while several Gulf nations have sought defence agreements with Pakistan.”
“Barack Obama restored diplomatic ties with Cuba, making a historic visit to Havana, as well as a final, successful push on the Iran nuclear deal.”
“Russia and Ukraine traded attacks overnight, with seven killed on the Ukrainian side, shortly after US President Donald Trump's envoy held talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg.”
“The Taliban can seek Indian assistance while maintaining relations with China, Russia, Iran and Gulf states, preserving its autonomy rather than exchanging dependence on Pakistan for dependence on India.”
“Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said Finnish President Alexander Stubb would also join the talks in Oslo, with "the aim to put diplomatic efforts on a more constructive path," according to a statement from the prime minister's office.”
“The talks covered the US-Israel war on Iran, with both presidents urging “diplomatic solutions” to reach a “comprehensive agreement to end the war”, according to a statement from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s spokesperson.”
“Five big stories - UK | Andy Burnham said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps were “almost certainly” behind threats to RAF Fairford, the firmest attribution of responsibility made so far by the UK after an incident late last month. - UK politics | A…”
““Preliminary conversations about a possible future fund are not the same thing as raising a fund, yet the article stated that I was ‘discreetly raising another five billion dollars’ while engaged in talks with Iran.”
“He also managed differences over Bhutan’s border talks with China, hydropower pricing issues, and Bhutan’s moves to curb low-end mass tourism from India.”
“The Moscow meeting brought together special envoys and senior officials from Afghanistan, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, with Belarus and Egypt attending as guests.”
“And nine in 10 say the conflict with Iran is making U.S. gas and oil prices either a lot or a little higher.”
“Since then, Kim has expanded his arsenal of nuclear-capable missiles and strengthened his diplomatic footprint by aligning with Russia over its war in Ukraine and tightening relations with China.”
“Trump warned Xi against providing support to Iran during the Washington talks and received assurances that China would not do so, the US ambassador to China said on Sept 24.”
“…between the two leaders came days after Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran for talks with Iranian leaders and officials, seeking to revive Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the U.S. amid a continuing…”
“Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization spokesman Majid Akhavan said: “Diplomatic and aviation talks are under way to remove the restrictions and restore flights” to the UAE.”
“Economic negotiations have been central to that diplomatic thaw, which the Chicago Council report said suggests that the Trump Administration views China primarily through an economic lens, rather than strategic competition.”
“When the US and Iran agreed to a temporary truce this summer, China was quick to highlight its diplomatic role.”
“A diplomatic split screen as Trump and Xi meet UNITED NATIONS, Sept 24 - While world leaders gather at the United Nations for their annual diplomatic ritual, the two biggest power brokers in global politics will sit down in a different venue on Thursday: the…”
“He went to the U.N. climate talks hosted in Belem, Brazil in 2025 when Trump skipped it.”
“Moreover, he insisted that “President Xi, of China, just announced that China will be doing absolutely nothing to stand in the way of AI, or its future.””
“In the tense standoff with Iran, Vice President JD Vance takes the primary diplomatic lead.”
“And the U.S. war on Iran, triggered by the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026, has lasted nearly seven months.”
“Andy Burnham is due to hold talks with Donald Trump as they both attend the UN General Assembly tomorrow Last week Mr Trump described the Labour premier as a 'very nice guy' but 'on the liberal side' Keir Starmer's initial meeting with Mr Trump was seen as a…”
“Renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi territory and the postponement of planned talks in Oman are now placing what remains of that diplomatic framework under further strain.”
“Since returning to office, Mr Trump has moved to end Vladimir Putin’s diplomatic isolation over Ukraine and sought to promote talks to end the conflict, now in its fifth year.”
“Big questions - and key logistical details - loom ahead of China-U.S. summit Big questions - and key logistical details - loom ahead of China-U.S. summit WASHINGTON D.C. – With seven days to go before a high-stakes meeting between the leaders of the United…”
“The US is already embroiled in an expensive and resource sapping conflict with Iran, which backs the Houthis.”
“…t his true ambition is immensely disruptive: One at a time, in the run-up to his White House talks and state dinner, Xi is winning over voting members of the UN, building the grand coalition he needs to move China, as he describes it, “closer to center…”
“… the countdown to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States for a summit next week with his US counterpart Donald Trump, when the war on Iran and disruption of energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are expected to be high on the…”
“The diplomatic move – backed by the United States and its key European allies – comes more than six months into the US-Israeli war against Iran, and as tensions flare in the Strait of Hormuz, where the US and Iran have traded attacks on vessels in recent days.”
“Secretary, it is Labor Day, and Secretary Bessent had predicted we'd see $3 gas by September 20, depending on the Iran talks.”
“Witkoff and Kushner have been involved in a number of diplomatic talks, including the Iran war, the so-called ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel and the Ukraine-Russia war.”
“But former Foreign Office chief Lord McDonald told the BBC that Labour should review Britain's Falklands policy and open diplomatic talks with Argentina over the islands' future, citing the cost of defending them and their distance from the UK.”
“… sister casts doubt on Trump’s claims of secret US-North Korea talks Andrew Roth On this subject, the reclusive North Korean leader’s younger sister has cast doubt on communications with DonaldTrump and dampened hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough between…”