US wants China to press Iran to change course, Rubio says

May 13, 2026, 22:45 GMT+1

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday Washington wants China to play a more active role in persuading Iran to “walk away” from its current actions in the Persian Gulf, according to remarks aired on Fox News.

Rubio made the comments in an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, saying US officials see Beijing as a potential channel of influence over Tehran.

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