U.S. President Donald Trump says he does not expect the United States to need help from China to end the war with Iran. Speaking before departing for a high-stakes summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Trump downplays Beijing’s potential role in resolving the conflict. Multiple outlets report that Trump frames the dispute as one the US can resolve on its own, with wording that he will “win” the conflict either peacefully or otherwise.
The remarks come as prospects for a lasting peace deal appear to be fading, according to the reporting. Several sources also note that Iran has recently tightened its grip over the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane through which a significant share of the world’s oil supply typically passes. Reuters-based reporting adds that the war continues to disrupt maritime traffic through the strait.
Alongside these developments, outlets describe ongoing divisions between the US and Iran over the conditions for ending the war, including nuclear-related demands and control of maritime routes. Trump is set to meet Xi during the summit, with the Iran war expected to feature in discussions.
