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The UK Maritime Trade Organization received a delayed report on the Strait of Hormuz incident.
LVMH: Strong growth was achieved in the U.S., Europe and Japan in the third quarter.
LVMH's third-quarter revenue was €18.5 billion, in line with expectations.
A joint statement from the United States, Australia, Canada, and other countries: Any attempt by Iran to threaten, suppress, intimidate, harass, harm, or coerce the people of our territory through proxies or other means is unacceptable. A warning against taking hostile actions on behalf of Iran.
The U.S. State Department issued a joint statement in response to the UK's attribution of the attempted "terrorist attack" on RAF Fairford to Iranian involvement. The U.S. accused Iran of a role in the incident.
The German DAX 30 index closed up 197.82 points, or 0.79%, at 25285.09 on Monday, October 12th; the UK FTSE 100 index closed up 102.85 points, or 0.97%, at 10654.90 on Monday, October 12th; and the FCHI index closed up 29.55 points, or 0.38%, at 7832.88 on Monday, October 12th. The Euro Stoxx 50 index closed up 27.98 points, or 0.45%, at 6201.35 on Monday, October 12; the Spanish IBEX 35 index closed up 255.47 points, or 1.34%, at 19288.57 on Monday, October 12; and the Italian FTSE MIB index closed up 290.19 points, or 0.58%, at 50036.50 on Monday, October 12.
Bulgaria is seeking EU and NATO assistance to investigate the damaged cargo ship.
British Prime Minister Burnham: Willing to consider Saudi Arabia's further request for support.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Karas: (Regarding the EU's "Operation Shield" naval mission) We need at least 10 ships, but we haven't reached that number yet. We've learned from some member states that discussions are still ongoing.
British Prime Minister Burnham: The British Chancellor of the Exchequer spoke with the US Treasury Secretary over the weekend.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Karas: EU ministers have expressed their support for visa restrictions on Russia.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Karas: The EU is moving forward with the next round of sanctions against Russia.
NVIDIA and Cisco introduce new pluggable optical module specifications to help expand AI factories.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Karas: EU foreign ministers have agreed to extend the mandate of the advisory mission in Iraq for two years.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Karas: The EU may soon expand the scope of its accession negotiations with Ukraine.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Karas: 60 countries have issued a statement calling for the maintenance of freedom of navigation.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Karas: The EU is developing proposals to restrict Russian visas.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Karas: The US sanctions against the International Criminal Court will take effect in six months, which provides an opportunity for dialogue.
Market news: Britain has imposed sanctions on two Iranians, including an Iranian Revolutionary Guard officer.
British Foreign Secretary: Britain has summoned the Iranian ambassador.