Trump: No Chinese Help Needed on Iran Issue, US Will Ultimately Win
President Trump stated that the US does not need China's assistance to handle the Iran issue, asserting that the US will ultimately prevail. He is about to visit China but emphasized that Iran is not a primary topic. A ceasefire between the US and Iran remains stalled, while Iran appears to be strengthening control over the Strait of Hormuz and seeking oil export agreements.
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US-Iran War Key News
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(Central News Agency, Washington, 12th Comprehensive Foreign Report) US President Trump stated today that he does not believe he needs China's assistance to end the war with Iran. He said that "whether by peace or other means," the United States "will ultimately win."
According to reports from Reuters and Agence France-Presse, Trump departed for a visit to China this afternoon to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Before his trip, he told the media that he did not think he needed Xi Jinping's help to resolve the US-Iran conflict, which continues to disrupt maritime traffic and affect one-fifth of the world's oil supply.
He said: "I don't think we need any help dealing with Iran, we will ultimately win whether by peace or other means."
Trump said he had many things to discuss with Xi Jinping, but "frankly, I wouldn't say Iran is one of the main topics, because we have complete control over the situation with Iran."
He said that if Iran does not reach an agreement, "it will be completely destroyed."
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been in effect for more than a month, but progress on an agreement to end hostilities remains stalled.
Sources familiar with the matter indicate that Iran appears to be further strengthening its control over the Strait of Hormuz and has reached arrangements with Iraq and Pakistan to continue exporting oil and liquefied natural gas in the region through relevant agreements. Sources said that other countries are also exploring similar agreements, which could normalize and perpetuate Iran's control over these waters.
The Trump administration said today that senior US and Chinese officials reached a consensus last month that no country should be allowed to unilaterally levy tolls on shipping passing through the area. This move is intended to demonstrate international consensus on this issue before the summit.
Despite China's ongoing engagement with Iran and its continuous large-scale purchases of Iranian oil, it did not object to the above statement.
Trump's delegation is expected to arrive in Beijing on the evening of the 13th, China local time. This will be the first visit by a US president to China since Trump's visit in 2017 during his first term. Trump and Xi are expected to meet on the 14th and 15th.
Although Trump downplayed China's role, it is widely expected that he will urge China to persuade the Tehran authorities to reach an agreement with the US to end the conflict.
US demands include ending Iran's nuclear program and lifting restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran, for its part, has put forward its demands, including compensation for war damages, the lifting of US sanctions, and an end to conflicts on all fronts, including Lebanon. Trump responded yesterday by dismissing these Iranian claims as "garbage." (Compiler: Tsai Chia-min) 1150513
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(Central News Agency, Washington, 12th Comprehensive Foreign Report) US President Trump stated today that he does not believe he needs China's assistance to end the war with Iran. He said that "whether by peace or other means," the United States "will ultimately win."
According to reports from Reuters and Agence France-Presse, Trump departed for a visit to China this afternoon to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Before his trip, he told the media that he did not think he needed Xi Jinping's help to resolve the US-Iran conflict, which continues to disrupt maritime traffic and affect one-fifth of the world's oil supply.
He said: "I don't think we need any help dealing with Iran, we will ultimately win whether by peace or other means."
Trump said he had many things to discuss with Xi Jinping, but "frankly, I wouldn't say Iran is one of the main topics, because we have complete control over the situation with Iran."
He said that if Iran does not reach an agreement, "it will be completely destroyed."
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been in effect for more than a month, but progress on an agreement to end hostilities remains stalled.
Sources familiar with the matter indicate that Iran appears to be further strengthening its control over the Strait of Hormuz and has reached arrangements with Iraq and Pakistan to continue exporting oil and liquefied natural gas in the region through relevant agreements. Sources said that other countries are also exploring similar agreements, which could normalize and perpetuate Iran's control over these waters.
The Trump administration said today that senior US and Chinese officials reached a consensus last month that no country should be allowed to unilaterally levy tolls on shipping passing through the area. This move is intended to demonstrate international consensus on this issue before the summit.
Despite China's ongoing engagement with Iran and its continuous large-scale purchases of Iranian oil, it did not object to the above statement.
Trump's delegation is expected to arrive in Beijing on the evening of the 13th, China local time. This will be the first visit by a US president to China since Trump's visit in 2017 during his first term. Trump and Xi are expected to meet on the 14th and 15th.
Although Trump downplayed China's role, it is widely expected that he will urge China to persuade the Tehran authorities to reach an agreement with the US to end the conflict.
US demands include ending Iran's nuclear program and lifting restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran, for its part, has put forward its demands, including compensation for war damages, the lifting of US sanctions, and an end to conflicts on all fronts, including Lebanon. Trump responded yesterday by dismissing these Iranian claims as "garbage." (Compiler: Tsai Chia-min) 1150513
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