Starbucks (SBUX.O) is using AI to reduce its reliance on Microsoft (MSFT.O) and IBM (IBM.N) software.

Iran parliamentary national security committee spokesman Rezaei told Fars News that in a future confrontation "the enemy will face a full and sudden strike." He said Iran retains several options not used during the 40-day war, including withdrawing from the Nuclear Non‑Proliferation Treaty, revising its nuclear doctrine, and blockading the Bab al‑Mandeb outside the Strait of Hormuz. A parliamentary proposal to withdraw from the NPT has been prepared for review; Rezaei said revising nuclear doctrine could be put on the table if Iran faces an existential threat.

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Novak said some refineries were damaged in terrorist attacks on energy facilities.