Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.
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"the US had won a 'total and complete victory' after announcing a two-week ceasefire with Iran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
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BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.
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