Iran war day 77: Trump and Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS support
Al Jazeera reported that diplomatic activity intensified on day 77 of the Iran war. The meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping included a discussion of security in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran is also asking BRICS countries for visible support.
According to Al Jazeera, diplomatic activity intensified on the 77th day of the Iran war. The meeting between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing included a discussion of security around the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides signalled that commercial flows through the strait should not be disrupted.
On the Tehran side, Iran's foreign minister called BRICS-member governments to ask for political support. Al Jazeera reported that Russia and China were preparing a joint call for a UN Security Council resolution. India and Brazil said they wanted to use their leverage to push for a ceasefire proposal.
On the ground, direct fighting between Israel and Iran continues, but at a lower intensity than last week. Talks coordinated by the United States are also touching on extending the ceasefire over Lebanon. Diplomatic sources say the next ten days could shape the trajectory of the conflict.
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