Trump announces China's agreement to halt weapons to Iran, pledges to permanently open Strait of Hormuz
via Egypt Today3 hours ago1 min read
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that China has agreed to stop sending weapons to Iran. He also pledged to "permanently open" the Strait of Hormuz for global use. These statements follow a US naval blockade on Iranian ports, initiated on Monday after the collapse of direct talks between the US and Iran, which began on February 28. The US military has reportedly intercepted several Iran-linked oil tankers since the blockade, including the US-sanctioned, Chinese-owned tanker Rich Starry. Trump stated on Truth Social that China is pleased with the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, adding that President Xi Jinping would welcome him warmly. He also indicated that negotiations with Iran could resume soon, potentially leading to an agreement, and downplayed the need to extend the ceasefire set to expire on April 21.
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