US Pressures China on Iran, Strait of Hormuz
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- May 6, 2026
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- May 6, 2026
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White House officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, are urging China to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ahead of President Trumps summit with President Xi Jinping. The strait closure significantly impacts China, which relies on it for 60% of its oil imports. The US is seeking more action from…
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White House officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, are urging China to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ahead of President Trumps summit with President Xi Jinping. The strait closure significantly impacts China, which relies on it for 60% of its oil imports. The US is seeking more action from China, which has been accused of aiding Irans missile program. Meanwhile, Taiwans arms sales are also a topic of discussion, with China pushin
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