US President Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping offered to help in efforts to resolve the Iran conflict and reopen navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump makes the comments in a US interview that sources say is set to air on Fox News, where he describes Xi as expressing willingness to assist in brokering a deal. The remarks are also tied to Trump’s push for a diplomatic solution that would end the war and reduce disruption to shipping through one of the world’s key maritime chokepoints.
Multiple outlets report that Trump raised the Iran issue and the Strait of Hormuz during talks with Xi in Beijing, framing the potential Chinese role as part of broader attempts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize their relationship amid ongoing Middle East tensions. While the reports concur on Trump’s account of Xi’s offer, they do not provide details on any specific negotiation steps, commitments, or terms from China. The coverage focuses on Trump’s claim that Beijing is willing to help and on the strategic importance of keeping the strait open for freedom of navigation.
