U.S. military officials advised vessels without a need to transit the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz to stay clear. The advisory stated that neutral vessels transiting between neutral ports may face questioning, visits, and searches as the U.S. military enforces its blockade.

Jordan’s air strikes in southern Syria killed at least seven people, including three children.

The European Broadcasting Union announced Wednesday that national broadcasters from 36 countries will participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Burgas, Bulgaria. Spain and Slovenia remain undecided about competing after boycotting the 2026 edition, which five countries skipped due to Israel’s war in Gaza and the resulting humanitarian crisis.

A United Nations-appointed Independent International Commission of Inquiry stated that Israeli authorities have continued to commit war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel, despite a ceasefire agreement.

The panel also reported that 75,000 Palestinians have been killed.