Tehran Seeks Beijing Support as Pentagon Reveals War Damage
What Happened
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit China on September 16 for talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The visit comes ahead of a possible Trump-Xi meeting later this month and amid efforts to find a diplomatic path to the Middle East conflict. Meanwhile, the Pentagon said the war has cost the US $33.4 billion so far, damaged hundreds of facilities, and affected dozens of US aircraft.
Key Takeaways
The trip highlights China's growing diplomatic role in the crisis, while the Pentagon's figures underscore the heavy financial and military toll of the conflict.