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U.S. stock index futures opened lower on Monday, down about 0.1%.

Trump stated that the United States will win the military and economic war with Iran, whose inflation rate has reached 318%, and predicted that the war will end "soon" and oil prices will fall.

US President Trump said he would discuss artificial intelligence with the CEO of Anthropic, and said of the meeting, "Let's go, let's win."

According to Iran's Press TV, a spokesperson for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated that the Strait of Hormuz is not only not open, but it is also a hunting ground for the Iranian Navy to strike US submarines.

US President Trump once again posted a picture on social media, referring to the Strait of Hormuz as the "Trump Strait".

Downing Street: The British Prime Minister and the Norwegian Prime Minister discussed the Lennerhaus Strategic Defence Agreement. Prime Minister Burnham and the Norwegian Prime Minister welcomed the agreement reached between Denmark, Greenland, and the United States.

British Prime Minister's Office: British Prime Minister Burnham greeted Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Steller in Liverpool.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: A new round of sanctions is currently being prepared, focusing on the financial chain, the supply channels for parts and equipment needed for Russian weapons production, and specific companies and individuals—especially those involved in the production of Russian ballistic missiles.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: If Russia were truly prepared to take substantial steps to de-escalate the situation, as it claims (especially in negotiations with the US), then this wave of Shahed drone attacks would not have happened.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Just today, in Kyiv alone, Russian suicide drones "hit" two kindergartens, two schools, a residential building, a car repair shop, several warehouses, and communication facilities.

Iranian President: If the United States accepts the legal framework and our rights, we will have no disputes with it; otherwise, we will never back down.

Press TV (Iran): Iranian Army spokesman Brigadier General Reza Akrimnia warned that any further aggression by the United States against Iran would provoke a stronger, broader, and more decisive response from Iran.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Walz: Why did they (Iran) attack international shipping? 146 countries have joined us in condemning Iran's attacks on civilian vessels—a record number for the United Nations. Just as you can't shoot down a civilian airliner because you're involved in a conflict, you absolutely cannot fire on civilian ships. Iran is being condemned worldwide for its actions, which violate international law in every respect.

Iranian media Fars News: We have no reason to return to negotiations with the United States.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessant: The Iranians claim they will open the Straits if a deal is reached. And the Straits are currently open.

According to Axios: US President Trump said he expects US negotiators to hold more talks with Iran this week.

US President Trump: The suspect intended to cause significant damage (to al-Qaeda).

US President Trump: The arrests in the UK (near RAF Fairford) are a good thing. We've been watching some suspects for a long time and have caught them.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessant: Core inflation has remained calm. The Federal Reserve Board should maintain an open mind.

Chatham House researcher Haider Shakri stated that Iraq is caught in a dilemma: on one hand, its close relationship with Iran, and on the other, its cooperation with the United States in enforcing harsh sanctions against Iran, including suspending Iranian flights. The Iraqi prime minister seems very willing to cooperate with the US, but at the same time, Iraq and Iran have cultural, religious, political, and economic ties. Dozens of flights between the two countries carry hundreds of passengers daily, ranging from students and patients to religious visitors and businesspeople. Iraq is negotiating directly with the US, seeking exemptions for some airports from sanctions against Iranian airlines. With war raging in the Middle East and tensions between the US and Iran reaching extreme levels, Iraq is caught in the middle, facing a difficult choice.