Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open Hormuz strait, China says ‘no reason’ to continue war

US President Trump stated that Xi Jinping had agreed Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while China indicated there was no reason to continue the war. Iran is demanding the strait be reopened after the US lifted its blockade, and the US is threatening to resume attacks. The conflict between the US and Iran is exacerbating the situation in the international energy market.