UNITED KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE

London covers the Hormuz suspension with the rigor of a naval power directly affected. The Independent maintains a live blog and documents several facts that American media outsource.

First, strikes continue: UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirms a cargo ship was struck by 'an unidentified projectile' in the strait. Iran claims its defenses intercepted small reconnaissance drones over Qeshm Island.

Second, the constitutional tension: Representative Krishnamoorthi accuses Trump of having 'falsely' informed Congress that the war was over. The 60-day War Powers Act deadline expired without a vote.

Third, the paradox of the suspension: it is the American naval blockade of Iranian ports that actually blocks negotiations, not the 48 hours of Project Freedom. Suspending Project Freedom without lifting the blockade changes none of the fundamental deal conditions.

London finally notes the Araghchi-Wang Yi meeting in Beijing the same day — Sino-Iranian diplomacy continues in parallel.