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Trump Claims China Pledges to Halt Iran Arms Sales in Exchange for Opening Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz Diplomatic Agreement·April 15 – April 15, 2026

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Trump Claims China Pledges to Halt Iran Arms Sales in Exchange for Opening Strait of Hormuz

President Trump announced that he exchanged letters with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to the President, China has agreed to stop sending weapons to Iran Trump says China agreed not to send weapons to Iran. This commitment follows threats from the U.S. to impose 50 percent tariffs on any nation found arming Iran during the regional crisis Trump exchanged letters with Xi regarding reports of China providing weapons. Trump stated that the agreement will lead to the permanent opening of the Strait of Hormuz for international trade China is happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. He expressed confidence in the diplomatic relationship with President Xi ahead of an upcoming meeting Xi promised no arms sales to Iran. The President emphasized that working together with China is a better alternative to military conflict.
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Trump says China agreed not to send weapons to Iran

washingtonexaminer.com logoWashington ExaminerCenter Right

Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged not to send weapons to Iran

washingtontimes.com logoWashington TimesCenter Right

Trump Says China's Xi Promised No Arms Sales To Iran

forbes.com logoForbesCenter

Trump says China agrees not to send Iran weapons -- and predicts Xi will give him 'big, fat hug'

nypost.com logoNew York PostCenter Right

Trump Says He Exchanged Letters With Xi Over Iran War

bloomberg.com logoBloomberg BusinessCenter Left

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