Trump says MoU over after strikes Middle East conflict flares up, raising concerns as global oil prices increase By CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE and JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2026-07-09 09:18

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/09/WS6a4ef6cba310986e2b464477.html The Middle East conflict flared up dramatically on Wednesday as the United States and Iran exchanged strikes, raising fears that the war could reignite as the world looks to push for a lasting ceasefire and the full reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.