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US-China Trade War: What's At Stake?

US-China Trade War: What Is At Stake?

A US-China Trade War is Looming. Trump is doubling down on tariffs, XI refuses to yield. Can a temporary truce last? On this week's GZERO World, we look at the ramifications of the US-China conflict and the future of international trade.

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​A satellite image shows black smoke rising and heavy damage at Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's compound in Tehran, Iran, on February 28, 2026.

A satellite image shows black smoke rising and heavy damage at Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's compound, following strikes by the United States and Israel in Tehran, Iran, on February 28, 2026.

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The supreme leader is dead, the conflict is spreading, and US President Donald Trump still isn’t clear on who he wants to run Iran. With the fighting spreading to multiple fronts and Iran seeking a new leader, here’s what else you need to know about the conflict right now. First and foremost, the Islamic Republic confirmed on Sunday that Supreme [...]
Almost everyone in Iran “just waiting for Ayatollah Khamenei to die”
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Who comes next in Iran’s leadership succession? Karim Sadjadpour says “almost everyone” inside both Iranian society and the regime is waiting for 86-year-old Ayatollah Khamenei to die. Even elements of the Revolutionary Guards know “this status quo is not tenable,” but fear of surveillance and repression makes any internal coup too risky —for now. [...]
​Iranian pro-government protesters wave national flags while participating in an anti-war protest gathering against the U.S. and Israeli military attacks in Iran, in Tehran, Iran, on February 28, 2026.

Iranian pro-government protesters wave national flags while participating in an anti-war protest gathering against the U.S. and Israeli military attacks in Iran, in Tehran, Iran, on February 28, 2026.

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The US and Israel struck several sites in coordinated attacks across Iran this morning. The total number of casualties across Iran is also unknown, though one of the missiles hit a girls’ school in Iran, reportedly killing 53 people. The country is under a near-total internet blackout.In response, Tehran has launched airstrikes at Israel, as well [...]
The US and Israel launch war on Iran
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The United States and Israel have launched massive military strikes on Iran. The stated goal: dismantle Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile capabilities. The unstated but increasingly clear objective: regime change.In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer breaks down what this means. [...]