Trump Heads to Beijing, Says U.S. Does Not Need China’s Help in Iran Conflict
According to international media reports, senior officials traveling aboard Air Force One include U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, and James Blair. Trump’s son Eric Trump and his wife are also part of the delegation, along with White House science adviser Michael Kratsios and Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley.
Before departure, President Trump told reporters that the United States does not require China’s assistance regarding Iran.
“I don’t think we need anybody’s help on Iran. We will win this conflict either peacefully or another way,” Trump stated.
Trump further said that although there are many important topics to discuss with President Xi Jinping, Iran may not be the primary focus because “the Iran situation is fully under our control.”
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have reportedly urged China to play a more active role in stabilizing the Gulf region and helping ensure the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid rising geopolitical tensions.