Daily brief
Iran has re-closed the Strait of Hormuz, demanding a fee from ships for passage, causing at least eight India-bound vessels to turn back. The US granted a month-long sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil amid the Iran war. Iran partially reopened its airspace to civilian flights, applying to some airports and the eastern part of the country. Tehran rejected US claims that it would transfer its enriched uranium, with the foreign ministry stating such a transfer was never considered. Five tankers were seen loading oil on Iran's Kharg Island and at Bandar Mahshahr port.
Gulf states welcomed the condemnation of Iran's transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
Turkey stated that the contract for the Iran gas pipeline is nearing expiry, with no talks yet on an extension.
Russia said the US sought to take control of Iranian oil in the Persian Gulf, and Rosatom said it is ready to assist with the removal of uranium.
Economic fallout from the Iran war continued, with Air Canada suspending six routes citing doubled jet fuel prices, and warnings that the conflict could raise French supermarket prices by 4-5%.