Al Arabiya English
China called on Friday for a lasting truce in the Middle East and for shipping lanes to be reopened “as soon as possible,” as the strategic Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed during the war with Iran.Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since conflict broke out with the United States and Israel on February 28 and Washington has blockaded Tehran’s ports.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Iran’s grip over the waterway has rattled global markets and given Tehran significant leverage.US President Donald Trump has discussed Iran during a summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.In an interview with Fox News after the first day of the summit wrapped, Trump said Xi had effectively assured him that China was not preparing to militarily aid Tehran.“He said he’s not going to give military equipment... he said that strongly,” Trump told Fox.“He’d like to see the Hormuz Strait open and said ‘if I can be of any
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