Key facts
- The first oil tanker carrying 2 million barrels has sailed from the Gulf to Europe since the war began.
- US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with severe attacks if negotiations stall.
- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated the country will stand firm against any pressure or threat.
- The US military disabled the Palau-flagged M/T Settebello vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
- India summoned a US diplomat to protest the suspected US strike on the tanker.
- Leaders from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE will be invited to the upcoming G7 session in France.
The first oil tanker carrying 2 million barrels has sailed from the Gulf to Europe since the start of the war, amid escalating US-Iran tensions. US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with severe attacks if negotiations stall, while Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged to "stand firm against any pressure or threat." The US military acknowledged disabling the Palau-flagged M/T Settebello vessel in the Gulf of Oman, accusing it of attempting to transport oil from Iran. India has summoned a top US diplomat to protest the suspected US strike on the vessel, which has left three Indian seafarers missing.
France's President Emmanuel Macron announced that leaders from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE will be invited to participate in the upcoming G7 session in France. Macron stated that the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are having a real impact on economies due to soaring fuel prices. Trump claimed that over 100 million barrels of oil have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, asserting US control over the waterway and stating that more than 200 commercial ships have passed through safely. The US has also issued a new round of Iran-related sanctions targeting six individuals and four entities.
Meanwhile, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian physician from Gaza detained by Israel for over 18 months, appeared before Israel's High Court of Justice. UN experts have urged Israel to release the doctor, citing reports of torture and abuse.