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 Scott Bessent says US has ‘absolute control’ of Hormuz, but calls on China to ‘step up’ with diplomacy to reopen strait. Please share and follow us: Share Post Threads tumblr Share Whatsapp 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 ‘Like it’s 2024 again’: Trump takes centre stage in 2026 midterm elections Newsflez June 24, 2026 Foreign News Why do AI models struggle with online hate speech detection? Newsflez June 18, 2026 Foreign News Ukraine hits Moscow refinery as Zelenskyy seeks Trump support to end war Newsflez June 18, 2026