Tensions persist as Iran, U.S. keep door open to dialogue
02 February 2026

Tensions persist as Iran, U.S. keep door open to dialogue

The Beijing Hour

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The Uruguayan president is in Beijing for a week-long state visit, becoming the first Latin American leader to visit China in 2026 (01:05). Iran's supreme leader has warned that a U.S. attack would trigger a regional war, as President Donald Trump said he hopes for a deal despite rising military pressure (10:43). China's 2026 Spring Festival travel rush is underway, driving a surge in travel demand as people return home for the holiday (36:47).