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Xi Offers Four-Point Iran Peace Plan Ahead of Trump Summit

4/24/2026

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President Xi Jinping publicly addressed the Iran war on April 14 and April 20, his first remarks.
Xi met Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi and presented a four-point peace proposal.
Analysts say the direct messaging reflects growing energy pressure and aims to boost Beijing’s leverage ahead of a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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President Xi Jinping publicly addressed the Iran war on April 14 and April 20, his first remarks.
Xi met Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi and presented a four-point peace proposal.
Analysts say the direct messaging reflects growing energy pressure and aims to boost Beijing’s leverage ahead of a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.