Xi Jinpings role sought by Trump allies in Strait of Hormuz crisis

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US President Donald Trump’s allies are pinning their hopes on Chinese President Xi Jinping to help ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The region has been at the center of a conflict between Iran and the US, with tensions escalating in recent days.

According to reports, Trump revealed that Xi had expressed opposition to arming Iran, which could potentially reduce tensions in the area. However, it is unclear what specific measures China would take to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

In separate statements, Fox News reported that Trump said he and Xi agreed that Iran should not have nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, CNBC cited a source saying that China would work behind the scenes to help resolve the crisis.

Al Jazeera also reported on the conflict in the region, citing concerns about the safety of shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz. The Financial Times noted that markets were reacting to the tensions, with oil prices rising in response to concerns about potential disruptions to global supply chains.

Reuters reported that Trump and Xi had discussed the issue during a meeting, although details of their conversation were not made public.

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