U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States does not require China's assistance to end the ongoing war with Iran. He made the remarks to reporters in Washington, D.C., before departing for Beijing. Trump asserted that the United States would win the war against Iran by any means necessary.

Trump’s three-day visit to China comes at a time when his popularity is under pressure due to the Iran war and rising inflation. During the trip, he gave mixed signals about how prominently Iran would feature in his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump said they would have a long discussion on the issue and praised Xi’s approach, but moments later downplayed Iran’s importance, claiming Tehran was already under full U.S. control.

The comments highlight uncertainty about how the Iran conflict will influence U.S.-China discussions during Trump’s visit, as both nations navigate complex diplomatic and economic tensions.