Iran hardens Hormuz position, Trump hosts Xi, and celebrities detained at pro-Palestine protest

Podcast: Trending Middle East · The National News

Opublikowano: 2026-09-25

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Iran hardens its position on the Strait of Hormuz, insisting Washington must meet its conditions before formal negotiations can resume. Diplomacy at the UN General Assembly has yet to produce a breakthrough, while about 80 countries have backed a call for the urgent reopening of the waterway. Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey arrange an urgent meeting of their military chiefs to discuss support for the kingdom, as Saudi forces intercept six ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi rebels. US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to th...