Event Brief
Trump and Xi aim to keep Iran war from summit
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Summary: The White House set low expectations that Trump will persuade Xi to change China’s Iran posture during their summit.
WHO: The White House
WHAT: The White House signaled low expectations for Trump’s ability to persuade Xi on Iran ahead of a China summit.
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 2:43 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The statement was a reaction to concerns that Iran would overshadow the China summit.
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