A White House official announced that the United States and China have agreed on the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and keeping it open for ship traffic. This came in statements attributed to the official, who added that the American and Chinese presidents also agreed on the necessity of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
The official described the meeting between the two sides as "positive," during which they discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation between Washington and Beijing. This agreement comes amid escalating regional tensions, highlighting the importance of international coordination to ensure the security of this vital waterway.
