— Announcing the trip had been called off on Saturday, Trump said there was "tremendous infighting and confusion" within Iran's leadership and that "nobody knows who is in charge, including them". He wrote on his Truth Social platform: "Also, we have all the cards, they have none! If they want to talk, all they have to do is call!!!"
— AFP: The crisis in the Middle East has sent local prices surging even higher. with diesel up 40% and petrol about 30%. With a population of just over 10,600, Tuvalu spends roughly one quarter of its GDP on imported petroleum. Tuvalu spends roughly one quarter of its GDP on imported petroleum. The situation may yet grow worse, with the possibility of no consistent shipments beyond June. By declaring a two-week state of emergency, Tuvalu's government has granted itself special powers to ration supplies and manage services. The Marshall Islands earlier declared a 90-day economic state of emergency. Its non-essential public offices have been closing at mid-afternoon, while strict requirements have been imposed to reduce electricity use.
— On Thursday, Tether, a digital currency company that facilitates crypto transactions around the world, announced it had "supported the US government in freezing" $344 million in cryptocurrency across two addresses, after information was shared "by several U.S. authorities about activity tied to unlawful conduct."