- Israel continued their sixth consecutive day of airstrikes on Iran, targeting ballistic missile assets in Tehran, while also striking Hezbollah command centres in Lebanon.
- A US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing 87 sailors, prompting Iran's foreign minister to condemn the unprovoked attack in international waters.
- The UK government's first charter flight to evacuate Britons stranded in the Middle East was delayed from Oman due to technical issues, leaving thousands of travellers affected by widespread airspace restrictions.
- A tanker anchored off Kuwait reported a “large explosion”, leading to it taking on water and leaking oil, further highlighting the volatile situation in the region.
- The US Senate rejected a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's war against Iran, as the conflict continues to escalate with significant casualties reported on both sides.
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