Strait of Hormuz Diplomacy: Iran says reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on its conditions and insists only a negotiated solution can break the deadlock after Trump rejected Tehran’s seven-day proposal; mediators via Qatar are still relaying positions as both sides trade blame. US Economic Pressure: US Treasury says “Operation Economic Outcast” is working, citing new curbs on Iranian airlines and banking links in Türkiye, Oman and the UAE, while Trump claims the US has “total control” of Hormuz traffic. Iran Escalation Threats: Iran’s army chief warns the war is “not over,” and the IRGC navy threatens to hit US ships even in the Indian Ocean if attacks resume. West Bank Hardline: Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for “war” in the occupied West Bank and Gaza-style tactics, while Itamar Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa’s Buraq Wall during Sukkot amid heightened incursions. Regional Conflict & Trade: Israel’s strikes continue in southern Lebanon, with reconstruction and economic recovery plans still facing obstacles. GCC Tourism Economy: GCC-Stat pegs 2025 tourism value at about $254.7bn and 4.5m jobs, signaling recovery momentum despite regional shocks. Turkey Markets & Governance: Turkey’s AKP accepts a deputy chair’s resignation amid allegations tied to share trading before a market crisis. Energy Infrastructure: Seatrium and Karpowership name and sail away LNGT Türkiye, adding another FSRU to expand LNG-to-power supply.