Trump and Xi Pledge to Keep Strait of Hormuz Open Amid Iran Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing to jointly oppose any attempt to militarise the Strait of Hormuz or impose tolls on passing vessels. They agreed that the vital waterway must remain open to ensure the free flow of global energy supplies. The Strait of Hormuz links the Gulf to global markets and carries nearly 20% of the world’s crude oil shipments daily. Both leaders also reaffirmed their stance that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons and highlighted the risks of further disruption from regional attacks. Despite the summit understanding, tensions in the Gulf persist. Fresh reports of vessel attacks underscore the fragile security around Hormuz, even as China seeks stability to protect its heavy dependence on Middle Eastern oil imports.

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