Foreign News US official says China is ‘funding’ Iran, urges Beijing to help open Hormuz Scott Bessent says US has 'absolute control' of Hormuz, but calls on China to 'step up' with diplomacy to reopen strait. Newsflez May 4, 2026 1 minute read Scott Bessent says US has ‘absolute control’ of Hormuz, but calls on China to ‘step up’ with diplomacy to reopen strait. Please like and share : Post navigation Previous: UAE reports missile and drone strikes incoming from IranNext: “If you want to marry someone, first ask them for their passwords” Related Stories Foreign News Three Republicans break ranks, but Senate fails to curb Trump’s war powers Newsflez May 13, 2026 Foreign News Hamas must disarm, not ‘disappear’ from Gaza: Board of Peace’s Mladenov Newsflez May 13, 2026 Foreign News Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum denies reports of CIA operations against cartels Newsflez May 13, 2026