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UPDATED May 15, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET

May 11, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET

Trump says he doesn’t need China’s help on Iran war

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Donald Trump said he does not need China’s help on the Iran war as he heads to Beijing for talks with Xi.

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: Trump made remarks about China’s role in Iran war ahead of talks with Xi in Beijing

WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET

WHERE: Beijing, China

WHY: The remarks were made ahead of upcoming talks with China’s Xi.

How this story developed (showing 11 of 11 earlier reports)

Trump and Xi fail to agree Iran peace path · May 15, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
China warns Trump to stay out of its backyard · May 14, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Xi may get the better of Trump on China visit · May 14, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
Why Xi doesn’t need a deal with Trump · May 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Trump heads to China as Iran-war tensions rise · May 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Analysis: Iran war hangs over Trump's China trip · May 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Trump’s Iran war impact follows him to China · May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
What Trump and Xi will discuss in Beijing · May 12, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
Xi-Trump talks highlight contrasting styles and expectations · May 12, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Andrew Feinberg: Iran war quagmire may derail Trump’s China trip · May 11, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
China will use Trump’s Iran war aims failure · May 11, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET

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