US military strikes empty oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, Fox News reports, citing senior US official. The VLCCs were trying to break a blockade and return to Iran.

U.S. approves $17B missile sale to Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain: report. The Trump administration has reportedly approved the sale of thousands of interceptor missiles despite a dwindling stockpile, Press TV reports.

The Trump administration has reportedly approved the sale of thousands of interceptor missiles and related services worth $17 billion to Kuwait, the UAE and Bahrain, Press TV reports.

Poland signs SAFE agreement for $50B in defense loans, first of 19 EU countries to sign. PM Tusk calls it a 'breakthrough moment' for Polish security.

Poland has signed an agreement with the European Commission under the SAFE program for up to 180 billion zloty ($50 billion) in low-interest loans to bolster defense and security investments. It is the first of 19 participating countries to formally sign.

US announces disablement of two Iranian-flagged oil tankers with no cargo on board

The United States announced the disablement of two Iranian-flagged oil tankers that were not carrying any cargo.

US says it expects Iran to respond imminently to proposal to end war, as Strait of Hormuz clashes threaten ceasefire.

The United States expects Iran to respond imminently to its latest proposal to end the war, while clashes in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to further destabilize a monthlong ceasefire.