UK maritime authorities said the US blockade of Iranian ports is being strictly enforced. Masters of vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz must declare they have no intention of calling at Iranian ports. Ships that disobey US Navy orders in the Strait will face danger.

The Israel Defense Forces said on May 30 that HEZBOLLAH launched rockets at multiple towns in northern Israel. Some rockets were intercepted and others fell in open areas with no casualties. The IDF said HEZBOLLAH fired a “large number” of rockets overnight; one rocket struck and exploded in Kiryat Shmona, damaging a building but causing no injuries. Remaining rockets were intercepted by Israeli air defenses.

MOFCOM said Beijing noted the European Commission’s May 29 discussion on EU‑China relations. It described the EU and China as equal, mutually beneficial economic partners, urged the EU to abide by WTO rules and uphold free trade and fair competition, and warned that if the EU unilaterally deploys new trade tools or discriminatory restrictions, China will adopt resolute countermeasures to safeguard its interests.