The U.S. dropped bombs on Iranian targets after Tehran launched missiles at vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Clashes continued for a full day. Iran claimed responsibility for oil sites in the kingdom and the UAE. No one said why a temporary pause in fighting did not last.
Oil prices rose above 90 dollars per barrel as crews feared about disrupted sea lanes. German factories still expect goods to ship despite new attacks. Most buyers did not cut orders, so sales remained strong even as the region stayed unstable.