•US and Iranian negotiators meet in Geneva, but reports suggest Tehran's offer fails to meet core US demands regarding ballistic missiles and regional proxies.
•US VP Vance claimed there is evidence Iran is trying to rebuild its nuclear program, potentially providing a casus belli.
•Notable US military movements include the Navy fleet in Bahrain taking to sea and the deployment of additional F-22s to the region.
•China’s Commerce Ministry warned it would take "all necessary measures" to respond if Washington imposes new tariffs following a review of the 2020 trade pact.
•China maintains it has upheld its Phase One agreement commitments, including intellectual property protections and access to financial and agricultural sectors.
•Beijing accused the US of hampering trade by expanding export controls and tightening scrutiny of cross-border investments.