Toyota Auto Body notified Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism it is recalling 11,467 single-seat pure-electric COMS vehicles produced July 2012–April 2025 due to a parking-brake defect. The firm reported 32 incidents, including brake failure. Toyota Auto Body implemented a January recall for a parking-brake cable defect that overlaps with some of the affected vehicles.

Trump’s refusal this week to rule out seizing Iranian islands has revived speculation about US intentions. Andreas Krieg, associate professor of security studies at King’s College London, said a temporary seizure is materially different from long‑term control and sustainment; Qeshm is particularly problematic because of its size and proximity to the Iranian mainland. Smaller islands such as Hengam would be easier to take but remain within range of Iranian artillery, missiles, drones and fast‑boat swarms. Simultaneous operations across multiple islands would amount to a large‑scale amphibious campaign rather than a limited raid. Even if US forces secured islands, Iran could still disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz; garrisons would be exposed to sustained attack and would allow Tehran to frame the move as an occupation. Krieg estimates a limited initial seizure would require about 5,000-10,000 troops including air defence, engineers, logistics, medical and command elements, with requirements rising sharply for multi‑island or long‑term occupation; Iran could instead opt to attrit garrisons over time. Nader Hashemi, professor of Middle East politics at Georgetown University, said he doubts Washington would attempt seizures—especially Kharg—citing likely heavy US casualties and a domestic political backlash among Trump’s MAGA supporters that could draw comparisons to the Iraq war.

US 4-month Treasury auction through July 15: bid-cover ratio 3.35, prior 3.41.