Bessent, with Trump's backing, asks China to use influence over Iran to help end the war (per WaPo).

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, backed by Trump, has asked China to use its influence over Iran to help end the ongoing war, according to the Washington Post. The request is routed through Beijing rather than direct U.S.-Iran channels.

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8 Nov 2026 · 08:59 UTC

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8 Nov 2026 · 21:15 UTC

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