In Ankara on the 8th, Trump said the recent U.S.-Iran escalation will soon subside and he does not expect a renewed war with Iran.

Hildegard Müller, president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), said EU approval of the EU–Mexico trade agreement is important for Germany, noting roughly 70% of the sector’s jobs are supported by exports. With uncertainty around the USMCA, Müller said closer EU–Mexico economic ties signal a more stable, diversified and resilient transatlantic value chain. She said the vote removes a major obstacle and called for rapid completion of remaining EU and national ratification procedures.

European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) advises carriers not to operate flights in Iranian airspace (Tehran flight information region, OIIX) at any altitude or flight level.