Iran strikes cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, UN halts evacuations

Iran attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, damaging the bridge with a drone and prompting the UN to pause its evacuation of stranded vessels. Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russia, with 660 drones intercepted, while the EU approved tariff concessions to Washington but left deeper disputes unresolved. In US primaries, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani successfully backed three candidates, reshaping the Democratic congressional delegation, and Colombia officially declared Abelardo de la Espriella president-elect.

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Iran strikes cargo ship off Oman, testing Strait of Hormuz reopening Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a Singapore-flagged cargo ship with a drone southeast of Oman, damaging the bridge. The UN International Maritime Organization paused its evacuation of stranded vessels, citing safety concerns, as Brent crude rose above $75 per barrel. 1 2 3 4 5

Ukraine launches 660-drone barrage on Russia, hits Crimea shipyard Russia said it intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in one of the largest attacks of the war, hitting a dozen regions including Moscow and Crimea. Ukraine's SBU said its drones struck two Russian cable-laying ships and an S-400 air defense system in occupied Kerch as part of a new 40-day campaign. 6 7 8 9

EU approves tariff concessions to US, deep disputes remain The Council of the EU gave final approval to tariff regulations implementing the EU-US joint statement, lowering immediate trade war risks. However, the deal leaves unresolved conflicts over steel, digital regulation, and environmental standards, with safeguards allowing suspension if the US fails to deliver. 10

Mamdani reshapes New York delegation as primaries conclude New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani successfully backed three candidates in Democratic primaries, reshaping the congressional delegation. In Maryland, Gov. Wes Moore secured the Democratic nomination for a second term, while South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson won the Republican gubernatorial nomination. 11 12

Abelardo de la Espriella declared president-elect of Colombia Colombia's National Electoral Council officially declared Abelardo de la Espriella the winner of the June 21 presidential election for the 2026-2030 term. The ceremony included the issuance of credentials for de la Espriella and his running mate Jose Manuel Restrepo. 13