Published August 10, 2026 at 6:51 PM ET · Updated August 11, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
China won’t get lucky twice: Why Trump’s Iran war may be Xi’s worst nightmare
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Analysts are examining President Donald Trump's military conflict with Iran and his responses to the country's demands. Some argue the situation could create significant difficulties for Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 14 hr ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Washington Examiner.
