Cuban officials have held talks with the United States amid 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. The US has issued a new license allowing countries to temporarily purchase certain Russian oil products following the war it launched with Iran. 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 impact of the war with Iran on African nations is expected to be catastrophic, with South Africa potentially exposed to rising fuel costs and renewed pressure on currencies.