Trump had his eye on China, then plunged into a new Mideast war

Donald Trump has delayed his planned China visit to focus on the Iran war, as the US shifts military resources to the Middle East, including troops and defence systems. The move underscores how Washington’s long-promised pivot to Asia continues to be derailed by conflicts in the region.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Donald Trump has delayed his planned China visit to focus on the Iran war, as the US shifts military resources to the Middle East, including troops and defence systems.
• The move underscores how Washington’s long-promised pivot to Asia continues to be derailed by conflicts in the region.

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• gton’s long-promised pivot to Asia continues to be derailed by conflicts in the region. Donald Trump has delayed his planned China visit to focus on the Iran war, as the US shifts military resources to the Middle East,…
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Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Donald Trump has delayed his planned China visit to focus on the Iran war, as the US shifts military resources to the Middle East, including troops and defence systems.
• The move underscores how Washington’s long-promised pivot to Asia continues to be derailed by conflicts in the region.