Trump discusses Strait of Hormuz access with Xi
President Donald Trump reported that Chinese leader Xi Jinping has agreed that Iran must open the Strait of Hormuz, which has faced a virtual closure impacting global oil supplies. Despite this diplomatic engagement, there is currently no indication that China will take concrete action to enforce this or weigh in further on the ongoing US-Iran confrontation regarding maritime security in the region.
Date: September 18, 2026
Location: Middle East, Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Reuters