EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 19 MIN
Iran War Day 75: Trump and Xi Meet as US Strike Plans Intensify
from Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast · host The Briefing Network
Trump lands in Beijing for one of the most consequential meetings of the war so far. As he prepares to sit down with Xi Jinping, US officials say military pressure on Iran is intensifying, generals are awaiting orders, and an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine has appeared at Gibraltar.In this episode of Epic Fury, we break down the growing signs that Washington is preparing for possible limited strikes against Iran if diplomacy fails — and why Israel fears a Beijing-shaped deal could leave Iran’s nuclear programme partially intact.We cover Trump’s warning that Iran “will do the right thing or we will finish the job,” China publicly defending Iran’s civilian nuclear rights before the summit, the Pentagon’s escalation posture, IRGC infiltration attempts in Kuwait, and the widening divide between American, Chinese, Israeli, and Iranian strategic goals.Also in this episode:Trump and Xi’s high-stakes Beijing summitUS military readiness and possible Iran strike scenariosThe Ohio-class submarine deployment to GibraltarIsrael’s fears over a partial Iran nuclear dealChina’s balancing act between Tehran and WashingtonKuwait arresting alleged IRGC infiltratorsIran warning Trump not to mistake the ceasefire for victoryIron Dome systems operating inside the UAEThe ceasefire remains on life support. The diplomacy is narrowing. And the next phase of the Iran war may now depend on what happens behind closed doors in Beijing.
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Trump lands in Beijing for one of the most consequential meetings of the war so far. As he prepares to sit down with Xi Jinping, US officials say military pressure on Iran is intensifying, generals are awaiting orders, and an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine has appeared at Gibraltar.In this episode of Epic Fury, we break down the growing signs that Washington is preparing for possible limited strikes against Iran if diplomacy fails — and why Israel fears a Beijing-shaped deal could leave Iran’s nuclear programme partially intact.We cover Trump’s warning that Iran “will do the right thing or we will finish the job,” China publicly defending Iran’s civilian nuclear rights before the summit, the Pentagon’s escalation posture, IRGC infiltration attempts in Kuwait, and the widening divide between American, Chinese, Israeli, and Iranian strategic goals.Also in this episode:Trump and Xi’s high-stakes Beijing summitUS military readiness and possible Iran strike scenariosThe Ohio-class submarine deployment to GibraltarIsrael’s fears over a partial Iran nuclear dealChina’s balancing act between Tehran and WashingtonKuwait arresting alleged IRGC infiltratorsIran warning Trump not to mistake the ceasefire for victoryIron Dome systems operating inside the UAEThe ceasefire remains on life support. The diplomacy is narrowing. And the next phase of the Iran war may now depend on what happens behind closed doors in Beijing.
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