Ali Alizadeh: The American readout of the Trump–Xi meeting claims that Xi explicitly agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, that there must be no tolls, that China opposes the militarisation of the Strait, that China will buy more American oil to reduce its dependence on Hormuz, and …

Israeli media says Hezbollah’s explosive drones are restricting up to 80% of Israeli army operations in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah’s explosive drones are limiting around 80% of the Israeli forces’ assaults in southern Lebanon, according to Israel’s public broadcaster KAN, as the armed group’s growing drone capabilities continue to challenge Israeli …

Iranian analysts say Washington has softened parts of its negotiating position as US officials warn Tehran used the ceasefire to strengthen its military power. A cloud of uncertainty continues to hang over relations between Tehran and Washington as the region swings between renewed military confrontation and a fragile political settlement, …