Daily brief
The US and Iran exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran claiming it repelled a US push and hit warships, while the US military denied any strikes on its vessels and said it destroyed six Iranian small boats and shot down missiles and drones. President Donald Trump warned that Iran would be "wiped off the face of the earth" if it attacked American ships, and Iran demanded the US abandon its "excessive demands." Most shipping in the strait has reportedly come to a standstill despite a US pledge to keep it open. (ongoing coverage)
The White House was put on lockdown during a Trump business event after a shooting nearby, and the US Secret Service confirmed the incident.
The UAE issued a missile threat alert for the first time since the US-Iran ceasefire.
Trump announced he is pulling US troops from Germany, a move that threatens a brigade in Bavarian Vilseck.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent called on China and allies to join a US operation in the Strait of Hormuz.