According to British media: Britain has allowed the United States to use Fairford Air Force Base and Diego Garcia Island to conduct air strikes against Iranian missile sites that are attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Market News: British ministers will meet today to discuss the situation in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz.

German Chancellor Mertz: Will have a phone call with US President Trump over the weekend.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security: The absentee rate among U.S. Transportation Security Administration airport workers remained steady at about 10% Thursday.

Brazilian President Lula: proposed to Mexican President Sheinbaum that Petrobras and Pemex cooperate to explore oil in the Gulf of Mexico.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: A series of issues will be discussed at the planned Ukraine-US bilateral meeting. First, prepare for a tripartite meeting with Russia. Ukraine hopes to get a clear date for the meeting, or at least an approximate time. Second, a closely coordinated dialogue with the United States must continue because of the risks posed by the easing of U.S. sanctions on Russian energy. Third, ongoing work on bilateral documents related to the end of the war, future security and reconstruction of Ukraine. The fourth is to discuss our bilateral relations and the drone trade.