Overview
- The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, constricting flows that normally carry about one‑fifth of global seaborne oil and LNG and keeping prices elevated near recent highs.
- No country has publicly committed warships to a U.S.‑led escort coalition; the UK ruled out a NATO mission and Germany said it lacks the legal mandate, with Spain and Italy also declining.
- President Donald Trump criticized allies’ “ingratitude,” warned of political consequences for non‑cooperation, and suggested delaying his planned China summit to press for support.
- Iran says the waterway is open to all except U.S. and allied vessels, rejects talks, and continues drone and missile operations that U.S. and regional officials say have mined and threatened shipping.
- Strikes and alerts spread across the region: Dubai’s airport briefly closed after a drone hit a fuel tank, oil loading at Fujairah was halted and Abu Dhabi’s Shah gas field suspended operations, while Israel hit targets in Iran and rockets and drones targeted the U.S. embassy in Baghdad.