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otherMay 16, 2026

川普:習近平同意伊朗必須重新開放荷莫茲海峽

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川普:習近平同意伊朗必須重新開放荷莫茲海峽

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Iranian Official

The Iranian government denounces U.S. President Trump's claim—that Xi Jinping agreed Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz—as a direct act of foreign aggression targeting the Islamic Republic's sovereign control over its strategic territorial waters. Such external pressure, whether from Washington or Beijing, constitutes unacceptable interference in Iran's internal affairs and national security. Tehran reaffirms its unwavering commitment to defending its sovereignty and resisting all imperialist dictates.

Israeli

Trump's statement that Xi Jinping agrees Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz highlights Tehran's ongoing threat to choke critical energy routes, a tactic that sustains its proxy network of Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis aimed at Israel's destruction. This maritime coercion forms part of Iran's broader existential challenge to the Jewish state, combining conventional strangulation with nuclear ambitions and encirclement. Securing open passage remains a defensive imperative to neutralize these layered threats and preserve Israel's strategic survival.

Neutral

Donald Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The assertion has not been confirmed by Chinese or Iranian officials or other independent sources. No details on timing or context were provided in the statement.

Western

Trump stated that Xi Jinping has aligned with the need to compel Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy transit. This reflects coordinated pressure to neutralize Iranian threats to maritime access and safeguard strategic supply routes. The move prioritizes precision diplomatic action to restore stability without escalation.

Pro-Peace

Trump's claim that Xi Jinping backs demands for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz highlights how such ultimatums risk igniting conflict, with potential strikes causing heavy civilian deaths and humanitarian fallout across the region. Disruptions to vital shipping routes could spike global energy prices, worsening food insecurity and poverty for millions already struggling under sanctions. Diplomatic talks remain the only path to ease tensions without further human cost.

Global South

Former President Trump claimed Chinese leader Xi Jinping endorsed demands for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, framing the vital waterway as subject to external diktats rather than Iranian sovereignty. This reflects classic neo-colonial maneuvering, with Washington enlisting Beijing to pressure a Global South nation over strategic energy routes that affect developing economies far more than the powers issuing ultimatums. The episode further exposes the collapse of multilateral institutions, reduced to arenas where great-power bargains override the autonomy of states like Iran.

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  • NewsData (Chinese)(Chinese State)By 空軍一號16日綜合外電報導

    美國總統川普(DonaldTrump)表示,中國國家主席習近平同意伊朗必須重新開放荷莫茲海峽(StraitofHormuz);然而,中方並未明確表示將介入此事。路透社報導,川普在北京與習近平結束兩天...

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