A senior Iranian source said the U.S. breached the interim agreement within 48 hours and withdrew from it a few days later.

中國地震臺網正式測定：08月12日13時42分在新疆巴音郭楞州輪臺縣（北緯42.20度，東經84.10度）發生3.8級地震，震源深度17千米。

Westpac chief economist Luci Ellis said the RBA's decision to hold rates met expectations but its guidance — "only prepared to raise rates if upside inflation risks materialise", firmer than May's "if necessary" — has effectively lowered market odds of further hikes. Westpac now expects rates to remain on hold through mid‑next year, citing inflation and labour‑market data running below the RBA's May forecasts. The bank describes the move as a "hawkish pause" rather than a loosening; a small chance of further hikes this year remains, conditional on energy-related cost pass-through or escalation in the Middle East.