Trump delays China trip to oversee US war with IranUS war with Iran
President Donald Trump has postponed his planned diplomatic trip to China by about a month to focus on the ongoing war with Iran, now in its third week. He cited the need to remain in Washington amid efforts to assemble an international coalition, including China, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil tanker traffic after Iranian threats disrupted global supplies. The delay addresses surging oil prices and strained US-China relations over tariffs, with China yet to confirm the postponement publicly.
- The Strait of Hormuz handles about 20% of the world's oil supply.
- China imports over 70% of its oil from the Middle East.
- Trump and Xi Jinping have met multiple times amid US-China trade tensions.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
26 June, 09:35 PM
US launches strikes against Iran following commercial ship attack26 June, 04:47 PM
Trump calls Iran drone attack on cargo ship a ceasefire violation
