US President Donald Trump has claimed that China has agreed not to supply weapons to Iran, while vowing to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump says the war with Iran is “close to over.”
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In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Trump said Beijing is “very happy” that he is securing the strategic waterway, adding that the situation “will never happen again.” He further stated that China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran and that President Xi Jinping “will give me a big, fat, hug” when he visits Beijing in mid-May.
Trump described the ongoing engagement as smart cooperation, saying “Doesn’t that beat fighting?” while reminding that the US remains “very good at fighting, if we have to.”
His remarks come days after weekend talks in Islamabad between US and Iranian delegations failed to produce a breakthrough. However, both Pakistani and Iranian officials indicated that a second round of negotiations could take place later this week or early next week.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said exchanges of messages are continuing through Pakistani channels, and a Pakistani delegation may arrive in Iran as early as Wednesday. President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran “does not seek war or instability” and prefers dialogue.
Despite the diplomatic movement, the US maintained its naval blockade on Iranian ports, which began on Monday. Admiral Brad Cooper of US Central Command stated that American forces have completely halted economic trade by sea to and from Iran.
On the ground, tensions persist. Iran has warned that continuing the blockade would violate the ceasefire and could trigger decisive retaliation. Meanwhile, Israel has continued strikes on Lebanon, which Tehran insists should be covered under the truce.
The situation remains fluid. While Trump has signalled optimism about reaching a deal, sticking points — particularly Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief, and the status of the Strait of Hormuz — continue to complicate progress.
Pakistan has played a central facilitating role throughout the crisis, with both sides acknowledging Islamabad’s efforts to keep communication channels open.
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