Briefing: What we know on the 76th day of US-Israel war on Iran Iran has strengthened its control over the Strait of Hormuz by making oil and LNG shipping deals with Iraq and Pakistan, according to Reuters. US vice president JD Vance said negotiations with Iran were making progress. He said the key US demand is ensuring Iran can “never have a nuclear weapon”. Donald Trump is currently in Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping amid the crisis. Israel reportedly fears Trump could eventually agree to a “bad deal” with Iran if diplomacy remains stalled. The EU said it does not expect a major short-term jet fuel supply crisis from the conflict, though longer-term risks remain. Iran accused Kuwait of unlawfully attacking and detaining four Iranian citizens near a Gulf island reportedly used by US forces. Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon killed civilians, including children, as tensions with Hezbollah continue.…