China and Jordan call for Strait of Hormuz to get back to normal after US-Iran conflict

China and Jordan have called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping and called for the ceasefire between the United States and Iran to be maintained in a joint statement issued during King Abdullah’s visit to Beijing. They also said they wanted to see “a comprehensive solution addressing the root causes of tension … through dialogue and negotiation, ensuring full respect for the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of regional countries”. Peace talks between the US and...