The day was dominated by the Iran-US crisis over the Strait of Hormuz. In the morning, Trump posted a map declaring Hormuz 'new US territory', prompting Tehran to call him delusional and vow to keep the strait closed. By mid-morning, reports emerged, citing the Financial Times, that Iran was considering strikes on US military targets in Europe, including bases in Italy, Bulgaria, and Cyprus. NATO and Italian Defense Minister Crosetto responded, downplaying the threat but affirming readiness. The story evolved throughout the day, with Trump threatening 'draconian' sanctions and claiming the strait was open. Concurrently, the corruption investigation into Ukrainian President Zelensky's inner circle intensified, with the arrest of a top aide, though her lawyer denied it. Other stories included the death of an Italian politician in a helicopter crash in Kenya and the discovery of bodies in Calabria.