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US-Iran Escalation: Vice President JD Vance again downplayed the conflict as “not a war,” refusing to set an end date even as Iran struck US bases in Kuwait and the UAE and Washington probes an alleged wedding attack. Regional Security & Shipping: South Korea is weighing a Strait of Hormuz deployment (naval logistics and patrol assets) to support maritime traffic, while analysts warn the US-Iran fight is reshaping security calculations across the Gulf. China’s Middle East Push: Xi Jinping’s Egypt visit centered on a new regional security architecture, deeper security ties, and tech/critical metals cooperation—moves analysts say aim to weaken US influence. Israel/Palestinian Territories: Amnesty International says Israel has issued new “illegal” West Bank land confiscation orders, accelerating annexation plans even in areas under Palestinian Authority control. Government & Defense Personnel: The White House named Adam Telle acting Army secretary after Dan Driscoll’s departure, as US forces remain engaged in the Iran conflict. NGO/Justice: Human Rights Watch says Tunisia’s Court of Cassation upheld convictions of 34 people tied to “conspiracy against state security” and terrorism. Energy Infrastructure: Zimbabwe and Mozambique expanded the Beira-Feruka pipeline to boost regional fuel storage and buffer against supply shocks.

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