U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that he did not directly ask Chinese President Xi Jinping to pressure Iran over the ongoing tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking after discussions with the Chinese leader, Trump said Xi shares concerns about Iran’s nuclear ambitions and supports efforts to keep the crucial shipping route open. However, he stressed that he stopped short of requesting China’s intervention with Tehran.
According to Trump, both leaders agreed that Iran should not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, while maintaining that stability in the Strait of Hormuz remains important to global trade and energy markets.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most strategic oil transit routes, handling a significant share of global crude exports. Continued uncertainty in the region has fueled concerns across international energy markets and increased fears of supply disruptions.
Although Trump suggested that China could still encourage Iran to ease tensions, Beijing has not publicly indicated any plans to become directly involved in the dispute.
The comments come amid broader geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Iran, and key global powers over security and energy flows in the Middle East.