Thousands have gathered in Tehran at an official funeral ceremony for military commanders killed in recent Israeli strikes. Iran has said it is fundamentally willing to resume nuclear talks with the US.

Israel’s military success against Iran undermines one incentive for Saudi normalization and raises concerns about its growing power.

Asia’s dependence on Middle East oil and gas — and its relatively slow shift to clean energy — make it vulnerable to disruptions in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic weakness highlighted by the war between Israel and Iran.