Trump-Xi accord on Iran elusive as US president’s China trip winds down

Donald Trump stated that the US and China share a similar view on ending the war in Iran, but details of a potential breakthrough remain unclear. The US is attempting to leverage China's influence to encourage Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while China argues that it shouldn't bear the responsibility for the crisis. Despite an agreement on opening the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the free flow of energy, Trump suggested that securing Iran's enriched uranium is primarily for public relations.