The U.S. dropped bombs on military sites in Iran after Iran fired missiles at ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Fights continued for a full day. Iran claimed responsibility for oil sites in the kingdom and the UAE. No side said why a temporary pause in fighting did not last.
Oil prices passed 90 dollars per barrel as crews feared about disrupted sea lanes. German factories still expect goods to ship despite new attacks. Most buyers kept orders, so sales stayed up even as the region stayed unstable.