Trump says Xi offered help to open Strait of Hormuz and not arm Iran
US President Donald Trump has said Chinese President Xi Jinping offered China's help to open the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to send military equipment to aid Iran in its war against the US and Israel.
The statement was made on Thursday, according to the supplied report, but no further details were given on when or how the conversation took place.
The claim links Beijing directly to one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.
If confirmed, the remarks would point to a possible Chinese role in easing pressure around the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of global energy supplies passes.
They also suggest a commitment from Beijing not to deepen military support for Tehran during the conflict.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key strategic chokepoint between Iran and the Gulf, and any disruption there can quickly affect regional security and energy markets.
That makes even a diplomatic signal about access or restraint closely watched by governments and traders.
The supplied material does not say whether China has publicly confirmed Trump's account, or whether any practical steps have been agreed.
It also does not provide details on the wider talks between the two leaders.
