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Iran's Supreme National Security Council has warned that ongoing US maritime operations could force the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and other vital shipping routes, with potential consequences for global energy supplies and economies.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for international legal action against the United States over damage to Iran's transport infrastructure, characterizing recent attacks on civilian facilities as war crimes.
The US dollar has climbed to its strongest level in nearly four decades, breaching 163 yen as investors seek safety from escalating Middle Eastern tensions and rising oil prices. Japan's warning of potential intervention has failed to stem the rally.
Malaysia's Youth and Sports Ministry is assessing the feasibility of hosting a Formula 1 race at Sepang International Circuit this October, potentially replacing disrupted Middle East events amid regional tensions.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared that all oil, liquefied natural gas, and fertiliser shipments must obtain Iranian permission before transiting the Strait of Hormuz, following recent confrontations with vessels in the waterway.
The European Union and Gulf Cooperation Council have jointly declared unlawful any attempt by states to claim sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, condemning Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and reaffirming freedom of navigation under international law.
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has condemned the United States for breaching a peace memorandum signed in June, declaring President Trump's signature invalid. The escalating dispute threatens regional stability amid tit-for-tat military strikes.
The United States has instructed its citizens to refrain from travelling to Lebanon and northern Israel, citing heightened regional tensions and unpredictable security risks in West Asia.
Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy has reaffirmed the Palestinian cause as the organisation's top priority, condemning Israeli actions in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Syria as violations of international law.
Qatar has categorically rejected Israeli media reports alleging its participation in military action against Iran, emphasizing its commitment to diplomatic mediation and regional de-escalation efforts.
The United States has conducted a second round of military operations against Iran, targeting capabilities threatening shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The strikes underscore deepening hostilities despite diplomatic efforts.
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has categorically denied a New York Times report claiming Israel's Mossad sought to recruit him for regime change purposes, calling the allegations fabricated.
President Trump expressed confidence that Iran denuclearisation discussions are advancing positively, with envoys conducting talks in Qatar as Washington prioritises diplomacy over military action.