Former U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed reports about Chinese aid to Iran while confirming the postponement of a planned Gulf State meeting in Oman. The meeting was intended to address issues surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic oil transit chokepoint. The postponement highlights growing challenges in diplomatic coordination amid heightened tensions following recent U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran. Market pricing reflects skepticism about a U.S.-Iran diplomatic meeting occurring by the end of 2026, with odds for an Iranian representative’s attendance estimated at 11.5 percent.
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