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Trump threatens to run out of patience with Iran after Xi talks and fresh ship incidents near Hormuz
International
Published on 15 May 2026
Trump says Iran’s enriched uranium is mostly “PR”
After talks with China’s Xi Jinping, Donald Trump said his patience with Iran is running out, as the U.S. paused attacks but imposed a port blockade. Diplomacy to end the conflict has stalled because Iran refuses to shut its nuclear program and surrender its enriched uranium stockpile. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively constrained after Iran responded to U.S.-Israeli strikes. Meanwhile, incidents near the UAE raised fears of escalating maritime control, affecting global energy flows.
- Trump told Fox News “I’m not going to be much more patient”
- He said Iran’s enriched uranium is mainly a public relations issue
- U.S. paused attacks last month but started a blockade of Iranian ports
- Talks stalled as Iran refuses to end its nuclear program
- White House says Trump and Xi agreed to keep the Strait open
- UAE reports alleged boarding of a ship anchored at Fujairah
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