- Drone attacks were reported in Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq just days after the U.S. paused its two-week air campaign, underscoring ongoing regional tensions.
- President Trump abruptly halted the bombing campaign, a move that sent oil prices tumbling from brief highs above $100 to around $90 a barrel.
- Iran denies seeking talks, insists it controls the Strait of Hormuz and state media said several ships were turned back — a flashpoint for global shipping and energy security.
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