Trump: US can end Iran war; tanker crosses Hormuz
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- Trump said he does not expect to need China's help to end the war in Iran and ease Tehran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, before departing for a summit with Xi Jinping.
- Iran has secured deals with Iraq and Pakistan to ship oil and LNG through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to generate revenue equal to twice its oil income and boost foreign‑policy leverage.
- US and China senior officials agreed last month that no country should be able to charge tolls on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a move to project consensus ahead of the summit.
- Chinese supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the third such passage by a Chinese oil tanker since the US‑Israel strikes on Iran on Feb 28.
- Iranian officials warned that after the war ends there will be no place for retreat, emphasizing the long‑term strategic goal of controlling the strait.
Why it matters: Oil shippers gain a new route as Chinese tankers move through Hormuz, while Iran secures revenue and leverage; the US faces higher costs and must confront Tehran’s entrenched control of a key oil corridor.
