The world's largest energy product importer and consumer is switching up its supplier mix in response to the upheaval in oil, gas and fuel flows from the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel war with Iran kicked off over a month ago.

President Trump warns China of "big problems" if it supplies air defense systems to Iran amid reports of potential MANPADS transfers to Tehran.

President Trump claims China has agreed to refrain from arming Iran as U.S. Central Command enforces a blockade on Iranian ports. Negotiations for a ceasefire extension continue amid ongoing military actions and humanitarian concerns in Lebanon.

US President Donald Trump said that China has agreed not to supply weapons to Iran. He stated that he received this assurance directly from Chinese President Xi Jinping through a personal exchange, according to the AFP.

Hopes rose for renewed talks between the United States and Iran on Wednesday, as the US military said its blockade of Iranian ports was in full effect and Tehran threatened to retaliate by strike targets across the war-weary region.

Hopes rose for renewed talks between the United States and Iran as the U.S. military said its blockade of Iranian ports was in full effect and Tehran threatened to retaliate by strike targets across t

Mediators moved closer Wednesday to extending the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and restarting negotiations to salvage the fragile truce.

A senior Iranian military official threatened to halt trade in the region if the US does not lift its naval blockade.