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Trump says Xi can likely influence Iran, warns patience is running thin

May 15, 2026, 02:40 GMT+1

US President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping likely has influence over Iran, and warned he was losing patience with the talks.

“Xi probably has the ability to influence Iran,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity..

He added that "Iran leaders we are dealing with are reasonable,” warning that they should make a deal as he would not "be much more patient.”

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