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Live: Trump says US has Iran 'very much under control' ahead of Beijing visit

US President Donald Trump says he does not need help from Beijing to end the war with Iran but says he will talk at length with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they hold a summit this week. Follow live.

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Live: Trump says US has Iran 'very much under control' ahead of Beijing visitUS President Donald Trump says he does not need help from Beijing to end the war with Iran but says he will talk at length with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they hold a summit this week. Follow live.
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