Israeli authorities have shut down Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City and banned Palestinians from praying there as Ramadan approaches its climax. This is part of a public safety measure to protect people during air raids. Cuban officials have held talks with the United States amid an economic crisis and pressure from President Donald Trump. The price of oil surged as Iran limited traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the global energy supply. An analysis of satellite imagery and air quality data shows Israeli strikes have caused oil spills across Tehran, raising questions about the proportionality of these actions under international law. The US has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea and issued a new license allowing countries to temporarily purchase certain Russian oil products.