Trump meets Xi again, says neither country wants Iran to acquire nuclear weapons

BEIJING – US President Donald Trump held another meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing the discussions as “positive and constructive.” Trump stated that the two leaders reached significant trade agreements and share similar concerns regarding Iran, emphasizing that neither country wanted Iran to develop nuclear weapons. Strait of Hormuz Remains a Priority Trump highlighted the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for international shipping. Both leaders discussed measures to ensure the waterway remains unrestricted, with China offering to assist in maintaining free passage. Separately, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed that China intends to act pragmatically to limit military support for Iran while keeping the strait open without tolls or restrictions. “It’s really important for China to have the Strait of Hormuz open, no tolling, no military control, and that was clear from the meeting. So we welcome that,” Greer told Bloomberg television in a live interview from Beijing. Calls for Iran to Negotiate Trump warned that the US will not remain patient with Iran and urged Tehran to reach a deal with Washington. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated that Iran prefers diplomatic solutions, is prepared to defend itself, and insists that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all commercial vessels under cooperation with Iranian naval forces. Iran Appeals to Global Community Speaking at a BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, Araghchi condemned what he described as illegal aggression by the US and Israel against Iran, appealing to BRICS nations and the international community for support. He emphasized that Iran seeks peace, not war.