Fresh U.S. strikes on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a sharp reaction from China, with Beijing urging all sides to honour the ceasefire and restore peace “at an early date.” The warning came as reports claimed Tehran wants Chinese guarantees before accepting any future U.S. nuclear deal and may even move enriched uranium stockpiles to China. At the same time, Iran’s I.R.G.C. claimed it shot down a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone and forced an F-35 fighter to retreat after entering Iranian airspace. Is Beijing preparing for a deeper role in the Iran crisis?

Iran’s IRGC has claimed it shot down a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone and opened fire on an F-35 fighter jet and an RQ-4 surveillance drone over the Gulf region, dramatically escalating…

Fresh U.S. strikes on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a sharp reaction from China, with Beijing urging all sides to honour the ceasefire and restore peace “at an…

Recent claims of respective defense strikes from both Washington and Tehran have threatened to derail fragile peace negotiations after the US military said it launched strikes on…

Iran claims US strikes in Hormozgan province breached a seven-week ceasefire. The US military states the strikes were defensive, targeting missile sites and mine-laying boats.…

Iran says the United States violated the ceasefire after fresh U.S. strikes targeted missile sites and mine-laying boats near the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices surged, China urged…