During an interview with Fox News, US President Donald Trump stated that he is running out of patience with Iran, urging the nation to accept a deal regarding its nuclear program. This statement came after a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where Jinping expressed a willingness to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for global oil transport. Trump emphasized that Jinping assured him China would not provide military equipment to Iran, highlighting the importance of keeping the Strait open. Trump described the Iranian officials he is negotiating with as 'reasonable' and mentioned that back-channel diplomacy is still ongoing, despite the military options remaining on the table. The Strait of Hormuz has been largely closed since Iran's actions following the outbreak of the US-Israel war against Iran in late February, impacting global oil supplies.