Daily brief
The US and Iran have exchanged threats regarding the strategic Hormuz Strait, with Turkey denying reports that a US base on its territory was hit by Iran. Turkey has also closed three border crossings with Iran to travelers.
Israel launched retaliatory strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon following a cross-border attack.
France announced joint nuclear exercises with Germany and offered EU nuclear protection.
Ukrainian drones struck a major Russian oil export hub on the Black Sea.
Chocolate containing rat poison was found near a playground in Styria, Austria.