Trump wraps up China trip, says his patience with Iran is ‘running out’
U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his visit to China on Friday, insisting that relations with Beijing are improving despite sharp differences over Iran, Taiwan and trade. The Iran war featured prominently in Trump’s talks…
Assessment
Trump's public ultimatum on Iran, delivered from Beijing, signals a hardening U.S. posture after the military campaign's second month. The Strait of Hormuz closure remains the central economic pressure point, and Trump is using the China visit to test whether Xi will help enforce reopening. The key question is whether Beijing will cooperate or continue to provide Tehran economic cover. Watch for any concrete Chinese commitments on strait security or sanctions enforcement.