Israel-Iran conflict: Is there still a window for diplomacy?
17 June 2025

Israel-Iran conflict: Is there still a window for diplomacy?

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①President Xi says China is ready to work with Kazakhstan to contribute to regional and world peace and development. (00:45)

②21 Arab and Muslim countries have issued a joint statement calling for de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict. Does diplomacy still have a chance? (13:43)

③The US and UK have agreed to move ahead with the AUKUS pact despite a Pentagon review. Does this fully settle the uncertainty around Washington's commitment to the deal? (24:36)

④Gold has surpassed the euro to become the world's second-most important reserve asset held by central banks. (33:13)

⑤US chip giant Nvidia will attend a major supply-chain expo in China for the first time. (44:03)