Iran

President Donald Trump told reporters that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran still stands as the countries traded fire along the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. is urging the new Iraqi government to break with Iranian-linked groups and has sanctioned officials over their ties.

Traffic through the strait has been at a near-standstill for weeks, sending prices of oil and other key goods soaring.

Ship operators are “likely to remain cautious until they see a more stable, predictable and sustained situation,” industry figures warn.

Abbas Araghchi's visit is his first trip to China since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran set off a global oil supply shock, threatening the energy security of China.

Marco Rubio said Washington had no objections to Iranians participating, but anyone with ties to Iran's Revolutionary Guard would not be admitted.

Democrats in Michigan kept control of the state Senate with a special election victory.

The president said "Project Freedom" was being put on hold after two days, but a blockade of Iranian ports remains in place.

Iran targeted both ships with missiles, drones and armed small boats, but the U.S. military intercepted the attacks and blew up the small boats, the Pentagon said.

The U.S. used attack helicopters to blow up the small boats and intercept the drones, according to the commander of U.S. Central Command.