Laughingstock of the world… and he doesn’t even know it.

Via The Hill:

President Obama phoned Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday to thank him for his nation’s efforts in securing an international accord over Iran’s nuclear program, the White House said Tuesday.

The pair discussed continued cooperation between the U.S. and China in making sure the deal is implemented to lift sanctions on Iran in exchange for new limits on its nuclear program.

Obama has sought a strong relationship with China on issues such as climate change. He visited Beijing last November, and Jinping is slated to make his first visit to the United States in September.

China is one of five global powers that worked with the U.S. to secure a deal with Iran over its nuclear program.