Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said Ukraine’s defense ministry faces a $27 billion funding shortfall this year.

Iranian foreign minister Araghchi spoke by phone with Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. They discussed recent regional developments and "effective strategies to strengthen peace, stability and security in West Asia".

On the 23rd, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran has never feared U.S. sanctions, asserting previous U.S. measures — including blockades and military actions — have failed and that President Trump’s latest “economic action” is routine U.S. bullying that will likewise fail. Araghchi said the U.S. is out of options and should seek respectful, justice-based dialogue with the Iranian people.