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🇺🇸🇮🇱 The U.S. and Israel reportedly planned to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran’s leader, according to reports by the NYT.

🇺🇸🇨🇳🇮🇷 Reports suggest that U.S. President Donald Trump pressed Xi Jinping in Beijing to use China’s influence to encourage Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
However, the outcome of the talks appeared to center more on economic cooperation, including agreements involving Boeing aircraft, soybean purchases, and broader “strategic stability” discussions, rather than any clear shift on Iran.
The position of Iran remained unchanged, and there was no public indication that Beijing committed to applying pressure on Tehran.
U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, reportedly encouraged China to support efforts to stabilize the region, but China maintained its existing stance, continuing close energy ties with Iran and emphasizing economic engagement over political alignment.