The Trump administration temporarily lifted some sanctions on Iranian oil for 30 days to ease global energy market pressure, despite Iran’s failed diplomatic efforts. The US maintains its maximum pressure campaign while releasing stranded oil to stabilize supplies.
The Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of failing to protect Israeli students and seeking to recover over $2.6 billion in federal funding amid rising tensions over discrimination and antisemitism issues.
The UK has approved US use of its bases to strike Iranian targets threatening ships in the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining no direct involvement. Officials stressed urgent de-escalation and swift conflict resolution, while Iran condemned the move as participation in aggression.
The number of aid trucks entering Gaza has fallen by 80% since the Israeli-US assault on Iran began, due to Israel closing all border crossings, worsening medical and humanitarian crises in the Strip.
Palestinians in Gaza mark Eid al-Fitr, the first since the ceasefire began, amid extensive suffering and destruction following two years of Israeli attacks, praying amid rubble and preparing traditional sweets while children seek moments of joy.
A US F-35 fighter jet was hit by Iranian fire before making a safe emergency landing at a US base in the Middle East. The pilot is stable, and the incident is under investigation. Iran claimed targeting the aircraft, marking the first such event since US operations began in Iran.
Germany stated it will not intervene on Israel’s behalf in the ICJ case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, marking a shift due to a separate ICJ case filed against Germany by Nicaragua.
Israel reopened the Rafah crossing after nearly three weeks, permitting eight wounded Palestinians and 17 family members to enter Egypt for medical care under strict monitoring, amid ongoing closures and a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
