Trump asks Xi to cut Iran support; China's aid undermines US pressure campaign

During his state visit, President Trump directly requested that President Xi halt Chinese assistance to Iran, per U.S. Ambassador David Perdue. China's economic, intelligence, and military support, including air defense systems, has weakened the U.S. effort to isolate Iran amid the ongoing war. The request signals a potential shift in U.S. strategy, but China's response remains uncertain, and without Chinese cooperation, the U.S. pressure campaign will be only partially effective.