Even while visiting China, US President Donald Trump has maintained an uncompromising stance on the Iran issue. In a post shared early Friday morning on his social media platform, Truth Social—sent from Beijing—he stated that US military operations against Iran would continue. This suggests that, even amidst a ceasefire, he is seriously considering the resumption of attacks.
Concurrently, in a lengthy post on Truth Social regarding Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump expressed displeasure over the characterization of the United States as a “declining nation” and also criticized former President Joe Biden. Trump asserted that President Xi was, in fact, referring to the “incredible rise” of the United States—a phenomenon witnessed by the world during the 16 months of the Trump administration. This rise, he noted, includes all-time highs in the stock market and pension funds, military victories, flourishing relations with Venezuela, and the military destruction of Iran—an operation that is set to continue. This report was carried by CNN Online.
Prior to embarking on his visit to China, Trump had remarked that the ceasefire with Iran was currently “on life support.” Conversely, on Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance told reporters—in response to questions regarding the conflict with Iran—that progress was being made in the ongoing discussions. However, it remains uncertain whether Iran will adhere to the “red line” established by Trump—namely, the condition that it must not possess nuclear weapons.
No indications of discussions regarding the conflict with Iran emerged during the first day of Trump’s visit to China. It is anticipated that the Iran issue will feature prominently in the discussions scheduled for the second day. The world is now watching closely to see whether Trump’s stance will undergo any shift following his talks with the Chinese leadership.
