The day was dominated by the US-Iran conflict, with editors tracking an escalating cycle of strikes and retaliation. By morning, three Indian sailors were confirmed dead in a US attack on a tanker off Oman, and another Indian-crewed vessel, MT Jalveer, was hit. India summoned the US diplomat and demanded attacks cease. Throughout the day, Trump threatened to strike Iran 'very hard tonight' and seize Kharg Island, prompting Iran to warn of exploding energy markets. By evening, Trump abruptly cancelled the planned strikes, citing progress in talks. Domestically, the TMC crisis deepened: Kalyan Banerjee issued an ultimatum to Mamata Banerjee to choose between him and Abhishek, while a fourth Rajya Sabha MP resigned. BJP swept three Rajya Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh after a Congress nomination was cancelled.