An anonymous White House official told Al Jazeera there are currently no negotiations or arrangements between the U.S. and Iran, echoing President Trump. The official said the maritime blockade remains robust and effectively implemented, the Strait of Hormuz remains open, and sea mines have been cleared or destroyed.

HSI closed down 0.02% and the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.12%; market turnover HKD 254.08 bln. Biotech led gains: 01952.HK and 00767.HK rose over 18%, 02268.HK +14%, 02126.HK +9%. Semiconductors advanced, with GigaDevice 03986.HK +~5% and 02676.HK and 00981.HK each up >1%. Auto stocks weakened after earnings: XPeng 09868.HK plunged 9.19% on an earnings miss; Leapmotor 09863.HK fell 5.71% post-results.

据国际文传电讯社：哈萨克斯坦已开始向俄罗斯供应小批量汽油。