Gulf Cooperation Council said the international community should ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and not levy transit or service fees.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said US forces completed a new round of strikes on Iran on July 8, hitting about 90 military targets to degrade Iran’s ability to attack merchant ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz. Reported targets included air-defence systems, coastal reconnaissance assets, missile and drone storage facilities, naval capabilities and coastal military logistics infrastructure. CENTCOM said the action followed a July 7 offensive strike that hit roughly 80 Iranian military targets — including more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small fast boats — aimed at penalising Iran for violating a ceasefire after attacks on three merchant vessels transiting the Strait. CENTCOM added US forces remain vigilant, combat-capable and ready to execute commanders’ orders.

日本央行大阪分行行长：地区内许多公司预计利润将保持稳健，但需要不断提高工资以吸引人才，应对劳动力短缺问题。