TEHRAN TIMES — President Donald Trump’s three-day state visit to China begins under the heavy shadow of the ongoing crisis in the Persian Gulf. More than 70 days into the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, the conflict has settled into a precarious stalemate, thrusting Beijing into the role of a critical diplomatic actor.

The US military approach toward Iran is once again escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf region, as the United Arab Emirates reports attacks on its territory.

Iran’s mistrust of the United States has deepened as Washington faces accusations of undermining the fragile two‑week ceasefire reached on April 8. From Tehran’s perspective, the United States is once again demonstrating that it cannot be trusted to honor agreements or respect regional sovereignty.

IRNA - The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khameni, has been martyred following an attack by the Israeli and US regimes.

Iran and the United States are planning to hold a new round of talks focused on disputes surrounding Tehran’s nuclear program, according to a report.