Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz, but no Iran breakthrough expected
Trump and Xi opened talks in Beijing with the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz high on the agenda, while Lebanon and Israel prepared for a new round of US-mediated negotiations.
Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.
This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle.
In today’s edition:
- No Iran breakthrough expected in China
- Iran lashes out after Netanyahu alleges UAE visit
- Lebanon-Israel talks set to start in US
- SDF commander says Turkey visit in the works
- Turkey, Armenia to start direct trade
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