US President Donald Trump has said he held discussions on Iran with Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating that both leaders share the position that Tehran should not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons and that key global shipping routes must remain open.…....
The remarks were made following high level talks at the walled-off Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing, as Trump concluded his state visit to China.
According to Trump, the discussions covered a range of geopolitical and economic issues, with Iran’s nuclear programme and maritime security emerging as key topics of concern for both Washington and Beijing.
“We’ve settled a lot of different problems that other people wouldn’t have been able to solve,” Trump said, describing the meeting as productive and signaling progress on several international disputes.
He further indicated that there was a shared understanding between the United States and China on maintaining stability in global energy transport routes, widely referred to as strategic straits, which are critical for international oil and trade flows.
The meeting comes at a time of heightened global tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear ambitions and broader security dynamics in the Middle East, where concerns over escalation continue to dominate diplomatic discussions.
Trump’s comments suggested alignment between the world’s two largest economies on preventing nuclear proliferation and safeguarding international shipping lanes.
The talks also reflect ongoing efforts by both powers to manage economic competition while addressing shared security concerns that have significant implications for global stability and energy markets.
