US President Donald Trump has invoked the Defence Production Act in a bid to bolster weapons stockpiles that critics say have been strained by the war in Iran and other conflicts.This came as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a telephone call with his Pakistani counterpart on Tuesday during which they spoke about the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran.That MOU, announced on Sunday with few details, aims at ending the 109-day war started by Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in February that has largely closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz, driving up energy prices and fuelling inflation.“China is ready to strengthen strategic communication and coordination with Pakistan, make joint efforts to promote peace and stop the war,” China’s Foreign Ministry said in a readout of Wang’s call with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister.“The two sides agreed to jointly promote a ceasefire, the end of hostilities, and the resumption of peace talks; to ensure the safety of non-military targets and shipping lanes; and to support the United Nations in playing a primary role,” it added.02:08Trump sets date for Hormuz Strait reopening, while Israel says it is not bound by peace dealIn other developments, Iran’s military threatened on Tuesday to respond militarily to Israel after strikes in southern Lebanon killed four people. This came despite the US-Iran deal to supposedly end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon.