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European countries ought to have discussions on whether private actors should help defend critical infrastructure, a researcher told AFP, noting that Iran's use of cheap long-range drones has illustrated shortcomings of air defence systems. Fabian Hoffmann, a doctoral research fellow at the University of Oslo, told AFP that especially in places like northern Europe with its wide expanses, protecting critical infrastructure like oil platforms and data centres in remote places could be challenging.

Suspended U.S. Sanctions Add a Political Win to Russia’s Economic Gains  The New York Times

Iran's All-or-Nothing Game in the Strait of Hormuz  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

The Iran War Is Throwing Global Shipping Into Chaos  WIRED

Amid war and internal turmoil, the World Cup beckons Iran’s national soccer team  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

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Hegseth Vows Lethal Day in Iran as Air War Intensifies  The New York Times

All 6 crew aboard US military refueling aircraft supporting Iran war are dead  Anchorage Daily News

After urging Iranians to rise up against regime, Trump admits overthrow a ‘very big hurdle’  The Times of Israel

Intercepted limited barrage from Iran toward central Israel, IDF says senior figures targeted and results pending  ynetnews

Arnaud Frion is believed to be the first European death since the US-Israeli war with Iran began two weeks ago

‘Our coverage is not truthful’: How Israel is censoring reporting on the war  +972 Magazine

Trump, Iran, and Israel: The Wars Behind the War  Geopolitical Monitor

China tankers allowed through Strait of Hormuz while US ships face threats  Fox Business

Pete Hegseth downplays strait of Hormuz disruption, claiming ‘don’t need to worry about it’ – US politics live  The Guardian

Dan Hoffman on intelligence regarding Iran's Supreme Leader and Strait of Hormuz  Fox News

Hegseth on Strait of Hormuz: 'Don't need to worry about it'  upi.com

Trump says U.S. would escort ships in Strait of Hormuz 'if needed'  The Detroit News

Explosion rocks state-organized rally in Tehran after Israeli warning  PBS