The IRGC struck a tanker attempting to make an "illegal passage" through the Strait of Hormuz

 The IRGC reported that it had struck a Togo-flagged tanker that was attempting to make an "illegal passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.

The UN sees "reasonable grounds" to believe that the US committed war crimes in Iran

A UN fact-finding mission for the Persian nation stated there are "reasonable grounds" to believe that Washington committed war crimes in two attacks carried out on February 28, the first day of the conflict.

Only four cargo ships cross Strait of Hormuz on Thursday

Preliminary data released on Friday shows that only four cargo ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, down from six ships the previous day and well below the 10-day average of about 16 ships.

US ready to approve delivery of ten missiles for Patriot from Germany to Ukraine - TASS

The US administration is ready to authorize the transfer to Ukraine of ten MIM-104E GEM-T guided interceptor missiles, currently in Germany, for the US Patriot air defense missile system, at a cost of $29.6 million, according to a notification from the Department of State published in the Congressional Record.

China has privately asked Iran to "rein in" the Houthis not jeopardized Saudi oil exports

Reuters reports this, citing three sources in Iran. According to the agency, Saudi authorities had asked Beijing to make this request.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz risks losing his post as early as this coming weekend - Politico

 Just 16 months after taking office, having promised sweeping reforms and the restoration of Germany’s status as a European leader.