The day was dominated by Iran's renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz and US retaliatory strikes, escalating the Gulf crisis. Early morning AI overviews and headlines from NOS, FD, and Telegraaf reported the blockade and bombings, with RTL noting Qatari casualties. By afternoon, conflicting claims emerged about the strait's status, while Volkskrant and NOS highlighted ongoing attacks and uncertainty. Domestically, tensions at the Ter Apel asylum center continued, with RTL reporting a fight and arrest on the first evening without Red Cross aid. NRC and FD focused on gas storage concerns amid Middle East war and a Super El Niño, while NOS warned of impending water shortages. Other stories included Mathieu van der Poel's Tour de France stage win, the sudden death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, and a deadly Bangkok pub fire.