Senior Israeli officials denied reports that Israel has withdrawn forces from parts of the buffer zone in southern Lebanon.

U.S. Senator Warren will urge Congress to strengthen antitrust enforcement for emerging technologies such as AI and reform M&A review rules to increase information transparency, according to her prepared remarks. She is expected to say: "Companies cannot escape antitrust scrutiny simply because they use algorithms. If a firm uses AI to illegally drive up rents during a national housing affordability crisis, we must push back."

US Secretary of State Rubio said the Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway.