Iran has threatened the United States with new measures it describes as economic warfare, including missile action, and vowed to establish a maritime exclusion zone, according to TimesLIVE. The reported threats come as US sanctions on Tehran intensify and as Houthi forces launched an attack on Saudi Arabia. The developments signal heightened tensions across the Gulf region involving Iran, the United States and its regional allies.

Negotiators from the US and Iran are working towards a final, comprehensive deal, but both countries have issued conflicting statements regarding nuclear inspections and the Strait of Hormuz. The situation remains tense as discussions continue, highlighting the ongoing disagreements between the two nations.

US threats to penalise countries that trade with Iran could disrupt Spain's supply of saffron, a key ingredient in paella, according to Al Jazeera. Much of the world's saffron is grown in Iran, and potential sanctions enforcement against Iran's trade partners would raise costs and create uncertainty for Spanish importers, chefs and exporters who rely on the spice. The report highlights how geopolitical trade pressure can ripple into everyday food supply chains and culinary traditions.

The United Nations has begun evacuating approximately 11,000 sailors who have been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz since the onset of the US-Israel war on Iran on February 28, which led to Tehran effectively closing off this crucial maritime route.

On day 117 of the ongoing conflict, Iran and the United States are in disagreement over nuclear inspections and the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as negotiators aim to finalize a deal within the next 60 days. Additionally, the US Senate has taken steps to limit the war powers of the executive branch, according to Al Jazeera.

The U.S. Congress has passed a war powers measure that rebukes former President Trump's military actions against Iran. While the resolution is primarily symbolic, it increases pressure on the Biden administration to conclude the ongoing conflict. This marks the first time Congress has taken such action regarding war powers in this context, according to BBC World.