How closer China-US ties – and more Xi-Trump summits – could work in Iran’s favour
- Posted on October 7, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Strengthening diplomatic relations between China and the United States could paradoxically benefit Iran by reducing bilateral tensions and creating diplomatic space for Tehran to maneuver. According to Iranian analysts, increased Xi-Trump engagement might redirect superpower focus away from confrontational Middle East policies, potentially easing sanctions pressure and opening channels for multilateral negotiations that favor regional stability.
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