Morning coverage focused on the Chinese oil tanker's passage through the Strait of Hormuz, defying the US naval blockade, with multiple outlets reporting the vessel's challenge and ongoing Iran-US negotiations in Islamabad. By early afternoon, Prime Minister Meloni announced the suspension of Italy's automatic defense agreement renewal with Israel, citing the current situation. Evening reporting detailed President Trump's criticism of Meloni for this decision and her refusal to assist in the war, with Trump stating he was mistaken about her courage, while Italian officials defended her position.