US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update: Trump–Xi Agree Strait of Hormuz Must Stay Open, Israel Bombs South Lebanon Ahead of High-Stakes Washington Talks with Beirut

Tensions are escalating amid Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and a US-China agreement to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, highlighting the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy route, with Iran selectively clearing Chinese vessels. Iran is intensifying diplomatic efforts at the BRICS forum, urging emerging economies to challenge Western dominance.