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US urges China to take a bigger role in resolving Iran crisis amid Trump Xi talks
International
Published on 14 May 2026
Rubio says China should make Iran “walk away”
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will urge Beijing to take a “more active role” in resolving the Iran war crisis during talks between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing. Rubio warned the conflict could destabilize Asia because energy flows rely heavily on key straits. While Trump told reporters he planned a “long talk” on Iran, he also said the US did not need China’s help and would “win it” by peaceful or other means. Rubio framed China as the US’s top political challenge.
- Rubio: US wants China to play a more active Iran role
- Trump and Xi are holding multiple talks over a three-day visit
- Rubio links the Iran crisis to wider Asia instability risks
- Energy dependence on key straits makes the region vulnerable
- Trump said the US would “win it” even without Xi’s help
- Rubio called China a major power that must be managed
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