US President Donald Trump says he has agreed with Chinese President Xi Jinping that Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons. Trump frames his comments amid growing impatience with Iran over a pending peace or diplomatic arrangement, and he links the position to broader regional concerns. Speaking in Beijing, Trump says he and Xi share the view that Iran must not acquire a nuclear weapon.
In the same remarks, Trump also raises the issue of maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran must re-open the waterway. The statements present a coordinated stance between the United States and China aimed at limiting Iran’s strategic capabilities and addressing actions affecting shipping routes. No specific details of the agreements or the mechanisms for enforcement are provided in the reports. Overall, the outlets describe Trump presenting the Iran nuclear restriction and the Strait of Hormuz as topics discussed with Xi during their engagement.
