Hormuz Strait Reopens for All Vessels as US Confirms Navigation Amid Regional Tensions

The U.S. Central Command announced that the Hormuz Strait is open for all ships, contradicting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claim that the waterway remains closed. The statement comes after a night‑long escalation in the region, easing immediate concerns for global shipping.

Swedish analysts noted that the country's economy has so far weathered the geopolitical unrest better than many peers, but warned that a cost shock could hit Swedish firms in the autumn. Meanwhile, Google Cloud’s Nordic head emphasized that data remains encrypted and only the user holds the key, dismissing debates on European AI sovereignty.

In Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the resignation of Prime Minister Julia Svyrydenko, marking another shift in Ukraine’s political leadership during its ongoing conflict.

These developments underscore a mix of economic resilience, cybersecurity focus, and political change across several regions.