Iran-US brinkmanship: President Trump says he’s holding off a planned Tuesday strike on Iran, citing “serious negotiations,” while warning the US military is ready for a “full, large scale assault” if no deal comes—amid fresh pressure after Iran’s latest peace proposal. Strait of Hormuz pressure: Iran is rolling out “Hormuz Safe,” a Bitcoin-backed shipping insurance idea, as it also expands Strait of Hormuz control via a new maritime authority—while oil jumps on renewed Middle East risk. Palestinian politics and daily violence: Fatah’s leadership elections keep Abbas’s grip largely intact, but the process is marred by delays and internal disputes; meanwhile, a Palestinian man shot while trying to cross into Israel for work has died. Gaza flotilla crackdown: Türkiye and organizers call Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla “piracy,” with multiple detainees including Irish citizens and reports of Malaysians held after being intercepted in international waters. Lebanon toll: Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has pushed Lebanon’s deaths past 3,000, with displacement continuing. Regional spillover: Iraq and Pakistan trade accusations and calls for information after drones hit Saudi Arabia; EU ministers warn the Iran fallout could worsen energy and food shocks for developing countries. Human rights spotlight: Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi returns home after hospital release, with supporters warning against any return to prison. Business and sanctions: India’s Adani Enterprises will pay $275m to the US over alleged Iran sanctions violations, as Washington extends Russian oil import waivers to ease supply strain.