Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen by approximately 95% since the start of U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran in late February, according to Kpler data.

Russia to auction 67.2% stake in Yuzhuralzoloto Group on May 8. The state-seized gold mining assets are valued at over 162 billion rubles, with bidding set to conclude by May 18.

Russia's Federal Agency for State Property Management (Rosimushchestvo) announced an auction to sell a 67.2% stake in the Yuzhuralzoloto Group, following a court order to seize the assets for the state. The auction is scheduled for May 8, with a starting valuation of approximately 162 billion rubles.

The CIA estimates Iran retains roughly 70% of its pre-war ballistic missile arsenal following U.S. strikes. Analysts report that Iran has accessed underground stockpiles to repair damaged weapons and produce new missiles.

The CIA estimates that Iran has retained approximately 70% of its pre-war ballistic missile arsenal following U.S. strikes, according to reports citing The Washington Post. Analysts suggest Iran successfully accessed underground facilities, repaired damaged missiles, and manufactured new units.

No ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours following recent vessel attacks and the implementation of new transit regulations by Iran.

No vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours following recent attacks on ships and the implementation of new transit regulations by Iran.

Iran denies involvement in the explosion of the Panama-flagged cargo ship HMM Maru in the Strait of Hormuz. The embassy in Seoul issued the rejection following reports linking the country to the incident earlier this week.

The Iranian embassy in Seoul has officially denied any involvement in the explosion of the Panama-flagged cargo ship HMM Maru, which occurred in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week.