HSBC reportedly purchased $130 million in shares of companies linked to Israel’s military, a move that critics allege violated Islamic law compliance requirements. The bank has not publicly confirmed the specific details of these transactions or the extent of any regulatory breaches.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reportedly held discussions covering bilateral relations and broader regional developments. No specific outcomes or agreements were detailed in the available information.

La Repubblica reports that European officials currently lack available funds to allocate to Ukraine.

Some analysts suggest that public opposition to the Iran conflict, potentially exacerbated by economic impacts, may influence voter sentiment and pose a risk to Republican control of Congress. These claims remain unverified and speculative.