Afghanistan, March 17 -- President Donald Trump said he is asking to delay his planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping by about a month to focus on the Iran war.

President Donald Trump announced that he intends to delay his scheduled visit to China to meet Xi Jinping by about a month due to ongoing focus on the Iran war.

The trip, originally planned for early April, will be postponed as Trump prioritizes US involvement in the Gulf crisis and efforts to manage rising tensions with Iran.

Trump has requested cooperation from several countries, including China, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ensure safe passage for ships, though Beijing has not responded directly.

US Treasury officials noted that coordinating the Iran conflict...