NATO forces begin Northern Strike 26 artillery exercises in Finland. Troops from Estonia, Lithuania, Norway, France, the UK, and the US are participating in drills 70 kilometers from the Russian border.

Finland's military says it cannot intercept drones near the Russian border due to the proximity of the frontier. The Finnish Defense Forces cited operational constraints in a report by Yle.

The Finnish Defense Forces stated that they are unable to shoot down drones near the border with Russia due to the proximity to the Russian territory, according to the broadcaster Yle.

President Donald Trump announces a temporary pause to 'Project Freedom,' the US military operation to secure commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause to 'Project Freedom,' a military initiative aimed at securing commercial shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.

Two U.S.-flagged commercial vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command confirms the movement as part of ongoing efforts to restore commercial shipping access in the region.

Two U.S.-flagged commercial vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command. The military stated it is actively supporting efforts to restore commercial shipping transit in the region.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says American operations in the Strait of Hormuz are defensive and will only involve force if fired upon first. Rubio also described the blockade of Iranian ports as a protective measure.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that American operations in the Strait of Hormuz are defensive in nature, specifying that US forces will not fire unless fired upon. Rubio further characterized the blockade of Iranian ports as a protective measure rather than an act of aggression.