Trump heads to Beijing to seek Xi's help ending Iran warXi's help ending Iran war
President Donald Trump travels to Beijing on May 12, 2026, to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and urge him to leverage influence over Iran to end the ongoing war.
The conflict disrupts global trade and oil shipments while threatening energy security for China and economic interests for both leaders. Successful talks could stabilize markets and ease tensions between the US and China.
- China became the world's largest oil importer in 2017, surpassing the US.
- The Strait of Hormuz, at its narrowest, measures just 21 miles across.
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
