- Fighting has flared again around the Strait of Hormuz — U.S. and Iranian forces traded strikes, explosions were reported in southern Iran, and Tehran claimed attacks on nearby Gulf states.
- The violence lifted oil prices about 4–5%, with Brent nearing $80 a barrel, reflecting fears for shipping and supply.
- Diplomatic efforts continue (Qatar, Pakistan and Oman mediators) while Iran refuses renewed IAEA inspections; the U.N. warned a wider return to war would be "catastrophic."
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