Middle East crisis live: Trump changes strait of Hormuz plan again as Rubio says US offensive is ‘over’

US President Trump announced a temporary pause in the effort to guide vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, citing requests from Pakistan and other countries, military success against Iran, and progress toward a final agreement with Iran. US Secretary of State Rubio stated that the military objectives of ‘Operation Epic Fury’ have concluded and the offensive phase of the war with Iran is ‘over’. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing to discuss a potential resolution.