US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Rubio confirms conflicting reports about China's stance from Iran conflict
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reached a critical understanding regarding the stability of the Middle East and the nuclear ambitions of Tehran.
According to a White House official speaking to Reuters, both leaders agreed on the absolute necessity of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to ensure the global flow of energy.
The official further confirmed that the two presidents are unified in the stance that Iran must never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon.
This consensus marks a significant diplomatic milestone in the Beijing summit, as Washington looks to leverage China’s influence over Tehran to de-escalate the ongoing conflict.
Rubio confirms China's stance
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC that while the United States is not actively seeking China’s assistance, the two nations have found a "common ground" on the Iran file.
Rubio noted that China has confirmed its opposition to the militarization of the Strait of Hormuz or the imposition of any "toll systems" on international shipping.
"This is our position as well," Rubio said, emphasizing that China's reliance on the waterway for energy makes it a natural partner in maintaining maritime freedom.
He added that President Trump personally raised the Iran issue with Xi, ensuring that the "source of instability" in the Persian Gulf was a primary focus of their closed-door deliberations.
Potential war resumption
Despite the diplomatic breakthroughs in Beijing, reports from Axios suggest a more confrontational path may lie ahead once Trump returns to Washington.
'Israeli' officials are reportedly on "high alert" throughout the weekend, anticipating a possible decision by Trump to resume active hostilities if a final deal with Tehran remains elusive.
According to US officials, the White House is weighing several "heavy" options.
These include the full resumption of Project Freedom or a "new bombing campaign" specifically designed to target Iran’s remaining industrial and military infrastructure.
While the Beijing summit has fostered a temporary "truce of words," the military posture in the region suggests that the threat of a full-scale return to war remains imminent.
