U.S. Urges China to Pressure Iran on Strait of Hormuz Ahead of Summit
Washington – White House officials are appealing to China to leverage its influence with Iran in an effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move sought just days before a key summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. U.S.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated a desire for Chinese officials to communicate a clear message to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The appeal follows a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Araghchi on Wednesday, as reported by the official Chinese news agency Xinhua. Rubio’s comments emphasized the strategic importance of the waterway and the potential consequences of Iran’s actions.
“I hope the Chinese tell him what he needs to be told. And that is that what you are doing in the narrow passage is isolating you globally. You are the bad guy in this,” Rubio reportedly said.
The timing of the U.S. request coincides with Araghchi’s visit to China, intended to foster dialogue amid ongoing tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program. The summit in Beijing is expected to address a range of global issues, including trade and security, with the Strait of Hormuz situation anticipated to be a key point of discussion.
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