Iran–US-Israel War LIVE and Latest Updates: rump-Xi Jinping Summit To End Today. POTUS Warns Iran, ‘Not Going To Be Much More Patient’

US President Donald Trump wrapped up his two-day state visit to China on May 15, 2026, with discussions focused on global stability amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The summit, Trump’s first trip to China since 2017, saw both leaders emphasize the importance of maintaining open shipping lanes through the critical waterway, which Iran has increasingly restricted since the US-Israel war began on February 28. Iran seized a commercial vessel off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on May 14 and redirected it toward Iranian waters. The country has reportedly allowed only its own ships to transit freely through the Strait of Hormuz, though it permitted 30 vessels—including some Chinese—to pass since May 13 after receiving approval from Tehran. The arrangement appears to be part of a negotiated understanding between Iran and China regarding shipping protocols. Meanwhile, two drones struck the headquarters of an Iranian Kurdish opposition group north of Iraq’s Erbil on May 15, according to security sources. The attack underscores ongoing regional instability as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards continue military operations amid the broader conflict. In a separate development, former US President Barack Obama defended the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran, stating that it successfully reduced Tehran’s enriched uranium stockpile by 97% without provoking a broader war. Obama’s remarks came as tensions persist over Iran’s nuclear program and regional aggression. Trump departed China with mixed outcomes, touting business deals while Beijing warned against US interference in Taiwan and criticized Washington’s role in escalating the Iran conflict. The summit highlighted deep divisions over global energy security and geopolitical strategy in West Asia.