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Trump rejects China help on Iran war as Hormuz shipping tensions escalate fast
International
Published on 13 May 2026
A Chinese supertanker is trying to cross Hormuz
President Donald Trump says the US does not need China’s help to end the Iran war, arguing America will prevail. Meanwhile, Iran is tightening its control of the Strait of Hormuz as US and Iranian demands remain widely mismatched. With a Chinese supertanker attempting passage, the standoff is already rattling global energy markets.
- Trump says China’s assistance isn’t needed to end the Iran war
- Iran is strengthening control over the Strait of Hormuz
- US and Iran remain far apart on ceasefire and end-war demands
- Shipping disruption risks are pushing global energy prices
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