Trump says Xi assured him China would not send weapons to Iran

President Donald Trump stated that Chinese leader Xi Jinping assured him that China would not send weapons to Iran. Trump made this announcement following his visit to China, where he had previously touted trade agreements but no major breakthroughs regarding the conflict involving Iran. This statement also coincided with Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrival in China for discussions on their strategic partnership. Trump expressed his trust in Xi's promise, noting that Xi also desires the Strait of Hormuz to remain open. The US president also issued a new threat, indicating that the United States might strike Iran again if progress toward a lasting ceasefire is not achieved within days.

US President Donald Trump announced he is postponing a "scheduled attack" on Iran, stating that "serious negotiations" are now underway. This decision came after Gulf states, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia, urged Trump to avoid further escalation of the conflict. Trump indicated that a deal is expected, which would include Iran not acquiring nuclear weapons. The war, which began on February 28, has been mediated by Pakistan, with stalled negotiations focusing on Iran's nuclear program, regional ties, and missile arsenal. Despite the postponement, Trump warned that the US military remains prepared for a large-scale assault if an acceptable deal is not reached. The conflict has been a political liability for Trump, with a recent poll indicating that a majority of US adults believe the war was the wrong decision.

US President Donald Trump announced he has halted a planned US military attack on Iran, originally scheduled for Tuesday. He stated this decision was made at the request of leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, who indicated that serious negotiations are underway and a deal acceptable to the US, ensuring Iran will not possess nuclear weapons, is anticipated. Trump cautioned that the US military remains prepared for a large-scale assault if negotiations fail. This development follows a period of stalled talks and intermittent exchanges of fire between Iran and US/Israeli forces, despite a ceasefire agreement in April aimed at facilitating discussions. Iran has not yet publicly responded to Trump's statement.