Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump suggested the military destruction of Iran was 'to be continued' in a Truth Social post during his visit to China, listing it as an achievement of his administration. His comments follow stalled peace talks with Iran and his dismissal of Tehran's peace proposal as 'garbage'. The ongoing military offensive has resulted in a stand-off over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, impacting global economies and contributing to an energy crisis. Trump claimed Chinese leader Xi Jinping offered to assist in negotiating an end to the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and assured him China would not supply military equipment to Iran. Admiral Brad Cooper, a top US commander, confirmed the US possesses the military capability to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz but deferred to policymakers on the decision, while also noting Iran's revolutionary guard retains significant authority despite Trump's claims of regime change. In fullDonald Trump indicates military destruction of Iran ‘to be continued’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in