- Donald Trump discussed Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the Middle East conflict with his national security team on Monday, but a US official told Reuters that the President “doesn’t love the proposal” as he wants a peace plan to address Iran’s nuclear programme.
- The conflict remains deadlocked, with Trump's press secretary stating his “red lines” are clear, while Germany's chancellor Friedrich Merz indicated Iran appears to have the upper hand in stalled peace talks.
- The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has significantly impacted global energy markets, leading to increased oil and gas prices and a surge in BP's first-quarter profits.
- The Strait's closure has also exacerbated a humanitarian crisis in Somalia, where nearly half a million children are suffering from severe acute malnutrition due to constrained supplies.
- The US Treasury Secretary warned of sanctions for businesses dealing with Iranian airlines, while Russia's President Putin met with Iran's foreign minister, expressing support for Iran's sovereignty.
