Iran war live: Trump’s visit to China shadowed by conflict with Tehran

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During a visit to China on May 15, 2026, US President Donald Trump discussed the Strait of Hormuz with Chinese President Xi Jinping. China's leader affirmed the waterway's importance for energy flow, agreeing it "must remain open." This discussion occurred amidst ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israel coalition. Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, appealed to BRICS nations to condemn the conflict as a violation of international law, stating Iran would not yield to pressure and that no military solution exists for disputes with Tehran. The US-Israel war on Iran and the potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are central to the ongoing tensions.

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Iranians will 'never bow to any pressure'.

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on fellow BRICS nations to condemn the US-Israel war on his country as a violation of international law.

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Chinese leader agreed that the waterway 'must remain open to support the free flow of energy'.

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US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping discussed the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificMiddle EastExplainedOpinionSportVideoFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsInteractivesIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravel Live Navigation menuUS-Israel war on IranLive updatesIran-US peace talksUS blockade of the Strait of HormuzLife in limboHow well do you know Iran?Live updates, Iran war live: Trump’s visit to China shadowed by conflict with TehranIran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iranians will ‘never bow to pressure’, adding there is no military solution to disputes with Tehran.liveThis video may contain light patterns or images that could trigger seizures or cause discomfort for people with visual sensitivities.Al Jazeera LiveBy Zaid Sabah and Heba HabibPublished On 15 May 2026 US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping discussed the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, the White House said, with the Chinese leader agreeing that the waterway “must remain open to support the free flow of energy”. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on fellow BRICS nations to condemn the US-Israel war on his country as a violation of international law, adding that Iranians will “never bow to any pressure”.

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