The foreign ministers of India, the US, Japan and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific during the Quad meeting in Manila. While China was not named directly, the emphasis on sovereignty, territorial integrity and international law came amid fresh tensions in the South China Sea.

Tensions in the Middle East escalated after Iran launched missiles toward Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait following recent US strikes. Jordan intercepted four missiles, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington remains open to negotiations but accused Tehran of lacking serious intent.