- The fragile Middle East ceasefire is at risk of complete collapse following drone and missile strikes against the United Arab Emirates and exchanges of fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth insisted the truce was 'not over', while Donald Trump dismissed Iran's actions as 'games' and claimed the US has 'total control' of the situation.
- The US launched 'Project Freedom' to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz, an initiative Iran has dubbed 'Project Deadlock' and warned that 'we are just getting started'.
- General Dan Caine, Chair of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, reported that Iran has fired at commercial vessels nine times and seized two ships since the ceasefire, with US forces maintaining a defensive presence.
- Experts warn the US's push to assist global shipping is 'extremely risky' and could escalate the conflict, with Goldman Sachs highlighting the UK's high exposure to jet fuel shortages due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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