US Iran war live: Iran’s Araghchi heads to Beijing as Tehran–China ties face regional test

Tensions between the US and Iran are escalating around the Strait of Hormuz, with the US announcing 'Project Freedom' to guide commercial vessels, while Iran warns it could violate the ceasefire. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to visit Beijing for talks on bilateral relations and regional issues.
Tensions between the US and Iran are escalating around the Strait of Hormuz. The US has announced 'Project Freedom' to guide commercial vessels through the waterway, while Iran has warned that this move could violate the ceasefire. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Beijing for talks on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing regional developments. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned recent attacks on the UAE and called for a ceasefire and dialogue. Hezbollah has reported continued attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. US President Donald Trump has described the Iran operation as a necessary 'excursion' to eliminate threats capable of deploying nuclear weapons.
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