Analysts say China is unlikely to help the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and it is probably welcoming a delay in President Donald Trump’s Beijing trip.

"Because ⁠of the ​fact that we have ​had ⁠such Military Success, we no longer 'need,' ⁠or desire, the NATO Countries’ assistance — WE ⁠NEVER DID!" Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, also singling out Japan,

Donald Trump says the US is the most powerful country and does not need help from countries who "don’t want to get involved" with the conflict with Iran.