Morning coverage focused on escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with multiple sources reporting Iran's firing on Indian tankers and its threats to block the strait, while India summoned Iran's envoy to express serious concern. By midday, editorial attention shifted to the release of audio recordings revealing frantic distress calls from Indian vessels during the attacks, with one captain protesting "you gave me clearance to go" as Iranian forces opened fire. Evening reports consolidated on Iran's continued blockade of the strait, preventing additional tankers from transiting, while simultaneously offering reassurances to India about their historical ties and claiming the incidents would be resolved.