US-Iran Escalation: Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain and the US struck Iran’s Qeshm Island after drones and missiles targeted US forces; Kuwait Airport was closed and flights suspended as injuries were reported, while Iran said it targeted US assets in Bahrain. Diplomacy Stalls: Iran reportedly stopped communicating with mediators on extending a ceasefire, though Trump said talks are “continuously” ongoing; Rubio told Congress sanctions relief would be conditional on Iran giving up nuclear activities. Sanctions Pressure: The US Treasury sanctioned Iran’s largest crypto exchange Nobitex and three others, alleging IRGC-linked sanctions evasion and cyber-ransom support. Iraq Weapons Control: Iraq’s PM proposed a US-linked investment and jobs plan tied to restricting weapons to state control, as Iran-aligned factions announced steps to transfer weapons to authorities; a US envoy praised the move. Lebanon Humanitarian Fallout: UN agencies reported families fleeing Beirut and southern areas as strikes resumed despite ceasefire efforts. Market Impact: Oil prices rose toward $97 as hostilities flared; euro-zone bond yields climbed on higher rate expectations amid the energy shock. Egypt Governance & Economy: Egypt reported higher banking net foreign assets and unveiled “Greening Cairo” to convert evacuated urban spaces into green areas, alongside a FY 2026/27 development plan targeting major investment. NGO/Charity Compliance: A Canadian spinal-injury charity in British Columbia canceled a FIFA World Cup ticket raffle after FIFA lawyers warned of trademark and ticketing violations.