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Bessent to meet China's He Lifeng this weekend for Iran talks

By BORSA NewsroomPublished Sep 15, 2026, 10:27 AM EDTUpdated Sep 15, 2026, 10:27 AM EDT

Treasury Secretary Bessent said he will meet China's Vice Premier He Lifeng this weekend to continue discussions on Iran. Iran talks will also continue at a Trump-Xi summit later this month.

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