Fars News, citing a deputy provincial governor, said the second missile strike on Bushehr targeted military facilities.

DBRS Morningstar analyst Julia Specht said UK public finances remain tight and credit quality depends on whether the government can implement a credible economic and fiscal plan within constrained fiscal space. Public sector net borrowing in June fell 33.1% YoY to £16.0bn (US$21.4bn), but fiscal year-to-date borrowing through June is £2.7bn above the OBR forecast. Specht warned the key risk is whether new prime minister Burnham can advance policy objectives without undermining fiscal credibility.

Pharmaceutical group Hikma said it will continue constructive dialogue with the US government on trade policy.