Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China Summit

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In Short: In a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China Summit.

Beijing has hosted an Iranian diplomat in a move seen as a signal to the United States ahead of the upcoming U.S.-China summit. The decision comes amid tensions, with India summoning Pakistan's top diplomat over a naval collision in the Arabian Sea.

The Iranian diplomat's visit is particularly noteworthy given the ongoing U.S.-China negotiations. According to reports, the move is aimed at reinforcing Iran's position and potentially influencing the outcome of the summit.

The timing of the visit is also linked to a 32-year-old suspect, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, who is alleged to have sought revenge for the 2020 US drone strike that killed Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani.

India has summoned Pakistan’s top diplomat in New Delhi in protest against a collision between the two countries’ navies in the Arabian Sea, highlighting the regional tensions that complicate diplomatic efforts.

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