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Trump and Xi discussed keeping the Strait of Hormuz open amid rising tensions from the Iran war. Iran's Foreign Minister called on BRICS nations to condemn the US-Israel actions against Iran.
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United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the Strait of Hormuz during talks in Beijing, with the White House saying Xi agreed the strategic waterway “must remain open to support the free flow of energy” as tensions over the Iran war continue to roil global markets.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged fellow BRICS nations at a meeting in New Delhi, India, to condemn the US-Israel war on Iran as a violation of international law, insisting Tehran would “never bow to any pressure”.
At the same time, a third round of direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli negotiators is under way in Washington, DC, aimed at ending hostilities, even as Israeli attacks continue across towns and villages in southern Lebanon.
Here is what we know:
Xi offers help on Hormuz: Trump said Xi Jinping had offered China’s help to open the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to send military equipment to aid Iran in its war against the US and Israel.
Trump-Xi summit held amid ‘promise fatigue’: Analyst Drew Thompson said Washington and Beijing remain deeply distrustful after years of unmet expectations, with both sides accusing the other of breaking promises. He described the summit as “carefully managed” and focused on preventing further deterioration in ties.
US says Israel-Lebanon talks ‘positive’: A US official said talks in Washington on Thursday between Israel and Lebanon about an expiring ceasefire were “positive” and will take place as planned for a second day.
Trump and Xi agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to ensure the free flow of energy.
Iran's Foreign Minister stated that Tehran would never bow to pressure and urged BRICS nations to condemn the US-Israel war as a violation of international law.
Negotiations between Lebanese and Israeli negotiators in Washington, DC, aim to end hostilities, despite ongoing Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon.
The tensions from the Iran war are causing significant disruptions and volatility in global markets.

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