Donald Trump delivered a stern warning to Chinese President Xi Jinping during a three‑day state visit to Washington, telling him that any form of Chinese assistance to Iran—whether direct, indirect, or through intelligence or equipment—was unacceptable.
The two leaders held a 90‑minute closed‑door session on Thursday, covering the Middle East, Ukraine, and the Korean Peninsula, but no trade or artificial‑intelligence agreements emerged.
Trump also showcased the White House’s historic halls—the Oval Office, a gallery of presidential portraits, a helicopter pad, and a ballroom under construction—while inviting Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan to a black‑tie dinner attended by U.S. technology giants.
U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue told CNBC that the conversation was candid and marked a growing intimacy on hard issues, yet he noted that the talks left substantive topics unresolved.
With the visit ending, the U.S. is slated to outline its next steps on Iran policy in forthcoming State Department briefings, while China’s role in the region remains under scrutiny.