Xi 'very respectful' on Iran: Trump

Published May 5, 2026 Updated May 5, 2026 08:50pm

When asked about what he hopes to achieve with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Iran, US President Donald Trump said Beijing has been “very respectful” about the issue.

“I have a very good relationship with President Xi, I find him to be a tremendous guy and we get along well,” Trump tells reporters, adding, “we do business with China and make a lot of money.”

Trump says Xi has been “very respectful” on Iran, despite buying 60 per cent of its oil from there.

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