Trump Requests Postponement of Summit with Xi Jinping Over Iran Conflict
March 17, 2026 • Google News World
US President Donald Trump has requested a postponement of his upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, citing the ongoing conflict in Iran. According to reports, Trump is seeking to delay the meeting by “a month or so” due to the escalating tensions.
The US allies are reportedly considering options to open the Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed since the US drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in January. The closure of the strait has significant implications for global oil supplies and trade.
Trump’s request to postpone the summit comes as tensions between the US and China continue to rise. The two leaders were set to meet in an effort to address trade disputes and other issues, but Trump’s decision to delay the meeting may cast a shadow over future relations between the two countries.
The Iranian conflict has also led to increased pressure on the US government to take action against Iran. Some analysts have suggested that the US may need to consider military options to address the crisis.
In related news, the US and its allies are exploring ways to open the Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed since the drone strike. The closure of the strait has significant implications for global oil supplies and trade.
The situation remains fluid, with developments unfolding rapidly in the Middle East.
Source: Google News World