U.S. President Donald Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, with talks aimed at ending the wider conflict reportedly failing to produce results. According to multiple outlets, Trump links his comments to Iran’s position in negotiations, saying Iran refuses to end its nuclear program or to give up its stockpile of enriched uranium. One report also says Trump discussed the war’s costs and unpopularity with Xi. Separate reporting cites an incident involving a ship that is reported to have been seized by Iranian personnel off the United Arab Emirates, which Trump referenced in the context of his assessment of the situation.
China does not present a clear commitment to pressure Iran. One outlet says Xi did not publicly comment on the discussions, while another notes that China’s foreign ministry issues a blunt statement indicating Beijing’s frustration with the conflict. A further account says Trump claims Xi agreed Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while also noting China provided no clear signal that it would take action or weigh in further. Overall, the sources describe stalled diplomacy, continued nuclear-related demands, and uncertainty about China’s role.
