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Story summary
- Chinese President Xi Jinping held meetings with Spain and Vietnam leaders, signaling interest in strengthening ties with China amid US-Iran tensions.
- The discussions underscore China’s aim to be a stabilizing force in the region.
- UK Labour leader Keir Starmer hosted a coalition of 40 countries to back free transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Experts say progress in US-Iran negotiations is uncertain, and a peace plan may take six months.
