Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said China has agreed not to supply weapons to Iran and announced plans to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz, escalating diplomatic messaging amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
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In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed Beijing had committed to halting arms supplies to Tehran, saying Chinese President Xi Jinping would “give me a big, fat hug” during his upcoming visit to Beijing on May 14–15.
Trump also said the United States was working to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a global measure intended to prevent future disruptions to maritime trade.
His remarks come as Washington and Tehran remain locked in tensions following stalled negotiations hosted in Islamabad, where US and Iranian delegations failed to reach a breakthrough on ending the conflict.
The US president also suggested that the ongoing war with Iran was nearing its end and indicated that further talks could resume soon, potentially again in Pakistan, according to diplomatic sources.
Meanwhile, Iranian officials warned that the US naval blockade of Iranian ports violates ceasefire terms and threatened retaliation if maritime restrictions continue, raising fears of broader escalation in the Gulf region.
Despite rising tensions, diplomatic channels remain active, with Pakistan, Gulf states, and other intermediaries continuing efforts to revive negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
