Trump said he plans to have a “long talk” about the Iran war with Chinese leader Xi Jinping when he arrives in Beijing, though he downplayed the idea he would need China’s help in ending the conflict.
“I don’t think we need any help with Iran. We’ll win it one way or another,” the US said on the lawn of the White House. “We’ll win it peacefully or otherwise.”
Asked what his message to Xi is on Iran, Trump said: “I think he’s been relatively good, to be honest with you. You look at the blockade, no problem. They get a lot of their oil from that area. We’ve had no problem. And he’s been a friend of mine.”
But minutes later, Trump downplayed the significance of discussing Iran with China, claiming the US has the situation “very much under control.”
He added that “more than anything else,” trade will be their chief topic of discussion.”
We have a lot of things to discuss; I wouldn’t say Iran is one of them to be honest with you, because we have Iran very much under control. We’re either going to make a deal or they’re going to be decimated,” he said.
US President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping in June 2019.
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