Morning update

Good morning Middle East Eye readers,

Tensions remain high from Washington to the Strait of Hormuz, with diplomacy uncertain, security incidents unfolding, and global economic risks deepening. As talks stall and military moves continue, the crisis is now shaping politics, markets and humanitarian concerns worldwide.

Here are the latest updates: 

• US intercepts vessel in Arabian Sea: US Central Command says a ship linked to Iran’s oil trade was stopped and ordered back under escort.

• Washington shooting shocks political elite as suspect arrested after gunfire at event attended by Donald Trump; motive still unclear.

• Diplomacy in flux after cancelled talks. The US scrapped the Islamabad visit, while Iran submitted a new proposal, but insists the trust gap remains.

• Iran takes legal route internationally: Evidence of alleged civilian attacks submitted to the International Criminal Court and the Red Cross.

• Hormuz crisis raises global alarm as UN warns disruption could push millions into hunger due to fertiliser shortages.

• Iran ramps up regional diplomacy as Abbas Araghchi shuttles between Pakistan, Oman and Russia for talks.

• Israel signals a mixed approach in Lebanon and backs diplomacy but continues strikes and warns against Hezbollah activity.

• Iran's economy is under pressure but stable. Reports say markets are functioning, though prices are rising amid sanctions and blockade.

• US domestic politics is feeling the strain. Republicans reassess midterm strategy as fuel prices rise and approval ratings fall.

• Security and military tensions persist on the ground with controlled explosions in Iran, arrests in West Bank and ongoing Gaza strikes underline a fragile situation.