Trump, Xi Meeting in Washington May Decide Fate of Iran War
· World · ABC News (AU), Al Jazeera
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in Washington as leaders from 130 countries gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting is crucial as it may determine the immediate fate of the world, particularly the Iran war. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) does not want the conflict to end, seeking political punishment for what it sees as unjustified US attacks on Iranian infrastructure and civilians. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian will address the UN, while the US has blocked Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas from attending. China could mediate between the US and Iran, but its involvement remains uncertain.
Why it matters
The outcome of the Trump-Xi meeting will affect global energy markets and regional stability. India, as a major oil importer, will be directly impacted by any developments in the Iran war.
Read the original report — ABC News (AU)
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