Iran offers to reopen global chokepoint if conditions are met; U.S. says no thanks, we have other ideas.
Nothing says 'credible negotiation' like Iran offering to unblock the world's oil artery in exchange for ending a war it's currently fighting.
▸ Wikipedia — The Associated Press and Axios report that Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States lifts its blockade and if the war ends. (AP) (CNBC) (Axios)Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people for the crime of expressing opinions during wartime, a measured response by any standard.
▸ Wikipedia — Bahrain revokes the citizenship of 69 people for "expressing support" for Iran during the conflict. (Reuters)China blocks Meta's AI acquisition citing national security, because if there's one thing the CCP fears it's Facebook getting smarter.
▸ Wikipedia — China's National Development and Reform Commission announces the decision to block American technology company Meta's planned acquisition of Chinese artificial intelligence startup