Iran balked at President Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.

President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping told him "I would like to be of help" when it comes to bringing an end to the war with Iran. Trump also said Xi wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened as China continues relying heavily on oil shipments moving through the region.

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India condemned the attack on Fujairah that resulted in injury of three Indians and called for peaceful resolution of the war.

Earlier, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview that China should take a more active role in resolving a standoff over the strait. By Anton Troianovski Reporting from Beijing President Trump wants China to do more to persuade Iran to reopen ...

Kuwait accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Middle East nation.

While he also revealed that Chinese President Xi Jinping had offered to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to arm Iran in its war against the United States and Israe

President Trump said the U.S. could destroy Iran’s infrastructure in two days if desired. While the cease-fire in the region continues, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and blockaded as both sides seek an agreement over Iran's future ability to enrich uranium.