Market news: UK Treasury officials predict that if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the UK's GDP growth rate in 2027 will be only 0.3% in the worst-case scenario.

Former U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to Israel, Michael Ratney, said Trump is trying to balance his personal animosity toward Netanyahu with projecting a strong pro-Israel stance. Ratney described this situation as "unusual"—Trump wants to be seen as the most steadfast defender of Israel in American history, but Netanyahu seems to be constantly irritating him, so he is constantly weighing the two.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: Iranian President Pezechzian briefed the media on Iran's position, including the current progress and future prospects of communication between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz issue. Regarding the Bab el-Mandeb Strait issue, Pezechzian stated that Iran is maintaining dialogue with Saudi Arabia and is working to resolve the issue.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: From an energy security perspective, I also expressed my concerns about the current situation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and called on Iran to exert stronger pressure on the Houthis and urge them to exercise restraint.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, I emphasize that it is crucial to ensure “free and safe navigation without incurring additional costs.”

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that it is necessary for the United States and Iran to conduct consultations in accordance with the memorandum of understanding and to reach a final agreement on relevant issues, including the nuclear issue, as soon as possible. At the same time, Japan strongly hopes to achieve a swift resolution to the situation in the Middle East through diplomatic means.