Daily brief
President Donald Trump has called for allied nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, stating he would open the strait 'one way or another.' Key allies have responded cautiously, with Germany expressing skepticism about expanding an EU naval mission and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer refusing to send British warships. South Korea said it is evaluating the request, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander asserted the strait is under Iran's control.
The Israeli military has carried out extensive strikes against Iranian military targets inside Iran, aiming to degrade Iran's military capabilities over several weeks. In response, Iran and Hezbollah launched a major coordinated missile attack on central Israel, wounding at least six people and hitting the U.S. Consul's residence building.
President Donald Trump has threatened more U.S. military strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil hub, with officials stating he is weighing options for such an attack (ongoing coverage).
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones, which he noted have also been used against U.S. military bases.
The United Arab Emirates has stated 'Dubai is safe' in an effort to contain economic fallout from the regional conflict.