Iranian state news agency IRNA reported unexplained sounds in parts of Bandar Kong, Hormozgan province; local authorities have not yet announced a cause.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said after visits to Denmark and Ireland that Denmark will provide €645m in defence aid and €20m in energy assistance to bolster Ukraine’s air-defence capabilities and energy security. He added the UK is advancing a new round of sanctions targeting Russia’s oil sector to further restrict Russian energy revenues.

President Prabowo Subianto ordered that the state receive a larger share of proceeds from mining licenses, stating at least 70% of such revenues should belong to the state and that the state should take controlling stakes in mining assets if necessary. The presidential office clarified the 70% target refers to revenues from mining-license operations; Prabowo said Indonesia welcomes investors but profits must primarily accrue to the Indonesian people.