[US-Israel, Iran War Day #77] Trump Says Time Running Out for Iran, Xi May Help But at a Price

In Brief…

• US officials said China wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened without tolls or military control, as Trump said Xi Jinping may be able to influence Tehran.
• China called for a “comprehensive and lasting ceasefire” in the Iran conflict and urged all sides to reopen diplomatic channels as soon as possible.
• Iran’s wartime infighting intensified as establishment figures accused hardliners and state TV of fueling divisions amid war, economic strain and public anxiety.
• President Trump once more warned Tehran in an interview with Fox News recorded in Beijing. “They can make a deal, or they get annihilated,” he said.
• The International Monetary Fund warned Thursday that continuing disruptions linked to the Iran war were pushing the global economy toward a more “adverse” scenario of weaker growth and rising inflation risks.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
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[UPDATE] Trump’s statements: Discussions on denuclearization with Russia and China, Iran operation