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Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said he told Chinese leaders Friday that Iran poses the gravest danger to world peace and stability, although it was unclear whether he’d won any stronger support for pressure on Tehran.

 

China is one of five permanent veto-wielding member of the U.N. Security Council and has generally sided with Russia in arguing against tougher action to force Iran into greater openness over its nuclear program.