In Brief…
- The US Senate advanced a measure that would require congressional approval for continued military strikes on Iran, reflecting mounting concern in Washington over the trajectory of the conflict.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that negotiations were especially important to address the Middle East situation and that the fighting must stop.
- US Central Command on Tuesday said its forces had redirected 89 commercial vessels as part of the “total enforcement” of the US blockade against Iran.
This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
Check back for updates.
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