Pakistan, May 16 -- US President Donald Trump has said his patience with Iran is wearing thin as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt global energy markets and regional stability. Speaking aboard Air Force One after concluding talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, Trump indicated that Tehran must reopen the crucial shipping route but stressed he was not seeking Chinese intervention as a favour.

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Trump said Xi agreed that Iran should ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open, though Beijing has not publicly confirmed any direct role in pressuring Tehran. China's foreign ministry instead reiterated its opposition to the ongoing conflict,...