Trump says he discussed Iran with China’s Xi as the US pushes Beijing and others to isolate Tehran

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By  AAMER MADHANI and DIDI TANGFebruary 4, 2026 at 05:23 PM
Trump says he discussed Iran with China’s Xi as the US pushes Beijing and others to isolate Tehran

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President Trump stated he discussed the situation in Iran with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a call on Wednesday. The discussion occurred as the U.S. administration is urging China and other nations to further isolate Tehran. Trump mentioned that the leaders also discussed trade, Taiwan, and his planned visit to Beijing in April. According to the Chinese government, the leaders discussed major summits that both nations will host in the coming year, potentially providing opportunities for meetings. The call took place amidst heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, particularly regarding Iran's crackdown on protests and its nuclear program.

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