Trump and Xi conclude talks overshadowed by unresolved Iran war

US President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping concluded a bilateral meeting overshadowed by the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz situation. Both sides agreed to maintain the free flow of energy through the Strait of Hormuz and expressed a willingness to cooperate on the Iranian nuclear issue, but concerns remain regarding Iran’s transit fees. This meeting reflects the US intensifying diplomatic pressure on Iran and China potentially limiting military support to Iran.