Iran International TV reported that, citing a directive it obtained from Iran's Supreme National Security Council, media are instructed not to publish details of damage to civilian infrastructure, the extent of destruction, or the impact of attacks on public-service provision.

Swissquote analyst Ipek Ozkardeskaya said Taiwan Semiconductor’s upward revision to capex expectations may have sparked market concern and contributed to the recent tech-sector sell-off. She noted TSMC’s Q2 profit reached a record but the stock did not rally, implying investors see chip valuations as rich. Ozkardeskaya warned investors are increasingly uneasy about overcapacity risk and large-scale AI buildouts even as tech firms keep spending. Upcoming US mega-cap earnings next week could ease weak sentiment, but signs Alphabet and peers are further increasing infrastructure spend may add downside pressure on sector stocks.

TASNIM NEWS: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it would block oil and gas exports through the Strait of Hormuz for as long as US attacks continue.