Trump writes to Xi as US tries to stop China from supplying weapons to Iran
Published on Apr 16, 2026 01:57 pm IST
Donald Trump has turned to China after mounting pressure from the stalled Strait of Hormuz blockade, revealing he directly urged Xi Jinping to halt any weapons transfers to Iran. Trump claims Beijing has agreed, framing the blockade as beneficial for China and global trade. Ahead of a crucial Beijing visit, Trump is projecting cooperation—but with an unmistakable warning—signalling a mix of diplomacy and pressure as Washington tries to reshape the geopolitical balance in the Iran conflict.
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