Speaking at a Republican conference, Trump claimed the United States sank 46 Iranian naval vessels in just days and warned Iran that any attempt to block oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would trigger a much stronger U response.
While Baku accused Tehran of launching the drones and threatened retaliation, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied involvement and suggested Israel may be attempting to disrupt relations between Muslim countries.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims it struck a US tanker in the northern Gulf in direct retaliation for a US submarine torpedoing the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka, the first such sinking since World War II.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia may restrict gas supplies to Europe and redirect exports to Asia as European nations move to phase out Russian energy by 2027.
Pakistan formally requests Saudi Arabia for an alternative oil route after Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia pledges full support as Asia faces major energy supply risks.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez strongly rejected U.S. threats over Iran strikes, stating Spain stands for peace, not war. He warned that military action could harm millions and stressed adherence to international law.
US commentator Tucker Carlson claimed in a tweet that Saudi Arabia and Qatar detained Israeli Mossad operatives allegedly planning bombings in Gulf countries.
