Gulf Escalation: Iran launched ballistic missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes on Iranian radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz; CENTCOM said it shot down drones and intercepted most missiles, while Gulf states condemned “blatant aggression” and warned of dangerous escalation. Ceasefire Pressure: The renewed exchanges further strain a fragile US-Iran truce, with Iran also firing at tankers and the US striking additional surveillance locations. Reconstruction Funding Fight: The US Treasury is reportedly assessing whether to redirect Iranian assets to pay for Gulf reconstruction and repairs, with officials weighing damage costs and future destruction—an idea that could complicate stalled peace talks tied to the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian funds. Lebanon Fallout: In parallel, Israeli strikes killed Lebanese army personnel in the south; Lebanon’s army chief traveled to Pakistan as mediation efforts continue, while Hezbollah rejected a Lebanon ceasefire framework that excludes the group and withdrawal terms. Diplomatic Friction: Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun and Iranian officials traded sharp accusations over Iran using Lebanon as a “bargaining chip,” with Lebanese leaders rallying behind Aoun’s stance. Sports as Politics: Iran’s World Cup delegation dispute continues as visas were issued for players but some staff were denied, prompting FIFA complaints and renewed US-Iran tension. Counterintelligence Watch: The Pentagon reportedly raised Israel’s espionage threat level to “critical,” though the White House disputed the report.