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Trump Heads to Beijing as Iran Expands Control Over Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a summit with President Xi Jinping, stating he does not expect China's help to end the Iran war or ease Tehran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has firmed up control over the strategic waterway through deals with Iraq and Pakistan, with officials signaling this as a long-term strategic goal. The conflict has disrupted global oil supplies, with the International Energy Agency reporting a 3.9 million barrels per day decline across 2026.