Trump and Xi: Navigating the Iran Conflict Amid Diplomatic Dialogues
President Donald Trump downplayed the significance of the US-Iran conflict during his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting, set in Beijing, aims to discuss various issues, including China's potential influence on Iran. However, Trump emphasized that the Iranian situation is under US control.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 13-05-2026 00:07 IST | Created: 13-05-2026 00:07 IST
Amid rising tensions over the US-Iran conflict, President Donald Trump has minimized potential disputes with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting, which will take place in Beijing, focuses on persuading Xi to leverage China's influence in encouraging Iran to adhere to US demands.
Despite the ongoing conflict affecting global oil markets, Trump has downplayed its importance ahead of the summit, stating, 'We have Iran very much under control.'
As Trump departed for Beijing, he maintained a calm stance, remarking on Xi's generally positive demeanor and indicating that the focus would be on a range of diplomatic discussions beyond just Iran.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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