The World in Brief from The Economist

Donald Trump said he asked China to delay his much-anticipated meeting with Xi Jinping “because of the war” and needing to stay in Washington.

Donald Trump said America had hit more than 7,000 targets in Iran and “literally obliterated” the regime; America’s president also denounced his allies for refusing his earlier request for assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. 

Donald Trump again demanded that other countries help America open up the Strait of Hormuz. Also,  America’s energy secretary said the war against Iran is “likely” to end within a few weeks.

Chris Wright, America’s energy secretary, said the war against Iran is “likely” to end within a few weeks.

Chris Wright, America’s energy secretary, said the war against Iran is “likely” to end within a few weeks. But, he warned, there is “no guarantee” that energy prices will fall soon; Iran fired missiles at Israel on Sunday, according to the Israel Defence Forces.

Donald Trump called on countries to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.

North Korea fired what appeared to be around ten missiles into the Sea of Japan as America and South Korea carried out joint military exercises, which they claim are defensive

North Korea fired what appeared to be around ten missiles into the Sea of Japan as America and South Korea carried out joint military exercises, which they claim are defensive