Chinese President Xi Jinping has offered to assist in resolving the ongoing Iran crisis, expressing a desire to see a negotiated deal, according to U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to Fox News, Trump stated that Xi explicitly supports keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for international shipping.

As a major consumer of regional oil, China’s involvement highlights its strategic interest in maritime stability and leverages its economic ties with Tehran to potentially foster a diplomatic resolution.

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