U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington’s patience with Iran has “run out” following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The remarks come amid reports that Iranian forces seized a vessel near the United Arab Emirates.
According to the White House, Trump and Xi agreed during their meeting in Beijing on the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy transit routes, and any disruption in the waterway can heavily affect global oil markets and the international economy.
Iran effectively closed the strategic passage following joint U.S. and Israeli attacks that began on February 28, causing major disruptions to global energy supplies.
China is considered one of Iran’s closest economic partners and remains the largest buyer of Iranian oil, making Beijing’s position on Hormuz security highly significant.
Although the United States halted direct military strikes against Iran last month, Washington has continued its naval blockade of Iranian ports.
At the same time, negotiations aimed at ending the conflict remain stalled, as Tehran has refused to halt its nuclear program or surrender its enriched uranium stockpiles.
Analysts say Trump’s latest comments suggest that despite the fragile ceasefire, the risk of renewed escalation between Tehran and Washington remains high.
Experts also note that the apparent alignment between the United States and China over freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz reflects growing international concern about the security of global energy flows.
According to analysts, the Hormuz crisis is increasingly evolving beyond a regional dispute into a broader geopolitical issue involving major world powers and international economic stability.
