Overview
- Gulf governments, in a letter submitted by Bahrain to the United Nations, urged the Security Council to hold Iran accountable, cut support to armed groups, and stop weapons transfers.
- UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who condemned the Iranian attacks and affirmed Britain’s support for the UAE’s right to defend its territory.
- Pakistan arranged face‑to‑face talks in Islamabad between U.S. and Iranian envoys, tightening security around the venue as officials seek to turn a fragile truce into a lasting deal.
- Experts reported serious disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, with more than 150 vessels delayed, threatening 20% of global energy flows and pushing up prices.
- The World Bank said it can quickly mobilize $20–25 billion to help countries hit by the war’s economic fallout, with plans to raise up to $50–60 billion if the conflict drags on.