Washington, May 1 -- Reports from American media suggest that President Donald Trump's forthcoming diplomatic mission to China is significantly influencing his strategic deliberations concerning the conflict in Iran.

According to NBC, an anonymous White House official indicated that the scheduled trip is among the various factors currently being considered by the President as he evaluates his military and diplomatic options.

The official further informed NBC that the visit to Beijing, now slated for May 14 and 15, is viewed as a "priority." The trip had been previously pushed back by the United States at the onset of hostilities, and the administration reportedly really does not want to postpone again.

Compounding these diplomatic sens...