Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:55pm on 16 May 2026,Saturday International
U.S. President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that Iran should reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global oil shipping route blocked during the ongoing Iran conflict. Trump made the remarks after high-level talks in Beijing, while warning Tehran to reach a nuclear deal soon. However, China avoided confirming any direct pressure on Iran and instead stated the war “should never have started.” The closure of the strait has disrupted global oil supplies, pushed crude prices above $100 per barrel, and intensified fears of a wider economic crisis. Diplomatic mediation efforts involving Pakistan are continuing. (PC: Reuters)
