Iran war latest: Trump welcomed by Xi as high-stakes meeting begins in Beijing

Trump and Xi to discuss 'world peace and development', says China Dr Gargash reaffirms UAE's commitment to diplomatic solutions Iran threatens Kuwait over capture of 'IRGC operatives' in island skirmish UN says 11 seafarers killed in 38 attacks in Arabian Gulf Israeli strikes kill 12 in Lebanon on eve of US peace talks US says Iran blockade 'remains in full effect' GCC interior ministers hold extraordinary meeting Bookmark Trump in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Play 01:13 Iran rejects ‘maximalist’ US demands Play 01:05 Can China help to stop the US-Iran war? Play 01:41 Lindsey Graham calls for end to Pakistani mediation in Iran war Play 01:18 How Israel is erasing south Lebanon from map during ‘ceasefire' Play 03:36 Manus on Markets: Oil could hit $150 in worst-case Hormuz scenario Play 02:13 Trump says Iran ceasefire is on life support Play 00:37 Middle East Today: Get key developments in your inbox Play 00:29 Israel releases video of air strikes on Lebanon Play 00:33 Manus on Markets: Trump rejects Iran's response to proposal Play 01:50 Updated: May 14, 2026, 3:09 AM