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Iranian foreign minister will head to China for talks, as Pentagon reveals financial cost of war

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi will visit China on Wednesday for talks, Beijing's foreign ministry announced on Tuesday.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:49:54 UTC.

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