A US strike disabled a cargo ship near Iran-linked waters, while UKMTO reported a tanker hit in Hormuz, raising energy and trade risks.
The US Senate advanced a sanctions bill against Russia, raising concerns for UK-EU trade, sterling, and energy markets amid geopolitical tensions.
Germany's transport minister Patrick Schnieder resigns amid political turmoil; Chancellor Merz to nominate Steffen Bilger, impacting EU-UK trade and London markets.
The EU has extended sanctions on Russia for one year, influencing UK and European markets amid shifting political support within the bloc.
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv killed nine and damaged the UNESCO-listed Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, disrupting infrastructure and raising concerns for European heritage and markets.