The US begins enforcing a blockade on all maritime traffic entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump warns Iranian ships will be “eliminated” as talks fail to end the war.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will not support any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing efforts to reopen the waterway. He cites a need for a lawful basis before any war involvement.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is “paramount” as the US prepares to blockade maritime traffic tied to Iranian ports.
US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen “fairly soon,” acknowledging major challenges. Tehran’s blockade has disrupted global oil and LNG shipments.
Djibouti’s President Ismael Omar Guelleh won a sixth term with 97.8% of the vote, state media says. Opposition parties boycotted, while turnout reached 80.4%.
Spain’s foreign minister says Israel violated international law and a new two-week ceasefire with airstrikes on Lebanon. He also ordered Spain to reopen its embassy in Tehran to support peace efforts.
President Donald Trump said the US would take control of Iran’s oil if it were up to him, while insisting his Tuesday deadline for an Iran deal is final. Iran rejected the deadline as talks continue via Pakistan.
Iranian forces hunt for a missing US pilot after an American fighter jet crash over Iran and the Gulf. Two airmen were rescued as the search continues amid ongoing US-Iran conflict.
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from requiring public universities in 17 states to submit extensive race-related admissions data, citing rushed implementation and flawed process.
President Trump is considering a broader cabinet shake-up after Pam Bondi’s removal, citing growing frustration over the Iran war’s political fallout. Sources say Tulsi Gabbard and Howard Lutnick face potential changes.
A Russian An-26 military transport plane crashed in Crimea, resulting in the deaths of 29 people. The crash is attributed to a possible technical malfunction, with no survivors reported.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for closer ties with European allies due to the global instability caused by the Iran war, aiming to strengthen security and economic cooperation.
