BlockBeats reported that Brent crude rose intraday to 117.45 USD/barrel and closed at 116.72 USD/barrel. The report attributed the rise in oil prices to expectations of an escalation in the US-Iran conflict and said that the claim that two tankers struck mines remained subject to verification.
Russian presidential aide Ushakov said Putin stated during his call with Trump that Russia-Ukraine talks cannot currently resume because of actions by Ukraine alleged by Russia. Trump has instructed that the information conveyed by Russia be relayed to the Ukrainian delegation.
Iran's Fars News Agency reported that Iranian officials said the conflict with the United States may escalate, with the next phase possibly involving the Indian Ocean.