G20 finance officials gather in US as Iran war grips global economy

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G20 finance officials are meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, to address global economic challenges such as high inflation and growth hampered by the Middle East war. The summit is marked by significant controversies, including the surprise attendance of Russia and the exclusion of South Africa. Leaders aim to accelerate global growth and reinforce supply chains, but discussions are overshadowed by U.S. efforts to impose sanctions on Iran. Tensions persist between the U.S. and European leaders regarding economic policies and the ongoing conflict.