Events Archive
strikeMay 16, 2026
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh in
Summary
Flying back from Beijing on Friday after two days of talks with Xi, Trump said he was considering whether to lift U.S. sanctions on Chinese oil companies buying Iranian oil. China is the biggest buyer of Iranian oil.
Actors involved
IsraelIranProxyChina
Sources
- SECTIONS Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait; But No Sign China Will WeighBy SECTIONS Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait; But No Sign China Will Weigh
Flying back from Beijing on Friday after two days of talks with Xi, Trump said he was considering whether to lift U.S. sanctions on Chinese oil companies buying Iranian oil. China is the biggest buyer of Iranian oil. "I'm not asking for any favors because when you ask for favors,…
See this event through different lenses
Compare how different perspectives frame this event.
Compare PerspectivesCommunity Notes
Community Notes
Loading notes...
Related events
strikeMay 15, 2026
Trump says he and China's Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons
strikeMay 15, 2026
Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's Xi
strikeMay 14, 2026
Hormuz sees renewed attacks while US, China discuss Iran war
strikeApr 15, 2026