U.S.
officials told the Wall Street Journal that Trump favors declaring the Iran war
over, even as Iran launched fresh missile and drone attacks on bases in Kuwait
and the UAE.
Kuwait's defenses responded with air defenses, and the U.S. has held off retaliation due to concerns over oil prices and low interceptor stocks.
Markets rallied with Bitcoin topping $78,000, reflecting hopes for de-escalation, as the U.S. escorted a record 40 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.