The day was dominated by the US-Iran conflict over the Strait of Hormuz. Overnight, Iran declared the strait closed after US strikes, but the US denied it, creating a fog of contradictory claims. By morning, the blockade roiled energy markets, and Trump threatened massive attacks and seizure of Iran's Kharg Island. In the afternoon, the EZB raised interest rates for the first time in three years, citing Iran-driven inflation. By evening, Trump abruptly canceled planned strikes, claiming a negotiation success, and the strait reopened. The World Cup kickoff in Mexico provided a parallel narrative, with the opening match and Shakira's performance briefly overshadowing the crisis. Domestic stories included Merz's reform push, pension fears, and a deadly bus crash.