Trump Is in China as Iran War Continues With No End in Sight
NYT > World News·May 13, 2026


President Trump has arrived in China as tensions with Iran continue to escalate. Prior to his departure from Washington, Trump reiterated his threats to severely weaken Iran if a deal to resolve the conflict is not reached. The ongoing conflict with Iran shows no signs of abating, with a resolution remaining elusive. Trump's trip to China is proceeding amidst the backdrop of heightened tensions with Iran.
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