Iran's deputy governor of Khuzestan said on the 13th that at 01:35 two locations near provincial capital Ahvaz were struck by shells fired by US forces, and several other cities and counties in the province were also targeted.

China Index Academy's CIBuddy Jan–Jun 2026 National Judicial Auction Market Monitor: the court-ordered property auction market saw higher volume but lower prices and growing structural divergence in 1H. Transactions rose to about 103,000 units, up 29.8% YoY; transaction value increased to RMB151.5 bln, up 17.6% YoY. Average price for judicially auctioned residential properties fell to about 8,165 yuan/sq m YoY, reflecting price-for-volume concessions. Residentials made up roughly 71% of units and 53% of value. Commercial auctions remained weak, with a clearance rate of just 15.6%, indicating significant market disposal pressure.

Rising Middle East tensions have increased the risk of further jet-fuel supply disruption, leaving Europe particularly exposed. Energy Aspects (June 18) estimates Europe faces a Q3 jet-fuel shortfall of about 600,000 b/d, while the US and Asia show surpluses of roughly 116,000 b/d and 425,000 b/d respectively. European jet inventories were about 38 mln barrels in early June — Reuters calculations indicate under 30 days of demand, the tightest among major markets. An IEA monthly report (end-May) shows jet inventories prelim +10% YoY and refinery output +30%, but Europe’s available buffer remains roughly one month. Energy analyst Janiv Shah expects market tightness to persist through August.