Iran Sanctions Escalation: Trump vowed an “economic D-Day” against Iran, warning any country or business aiding Tehran—including via oil smuggling, swaps, cash transfers, or ship registries—faces “tremendous economic consequences,” as the Strait of Hormuz deal remains elusive. US Military Redeployment: CENTCOM confirmed the USS George Washington has taken over in the Middle East after the USS Abraham Lincoln’s long, strained deployment, with the carrier now leading operations amid the regional blockade of Iranian ports. Fuel Pressure in the Region: Nigeria’s depots raised petrol prices after crude climbed on renewed US-Iran tensions, while Spain moved to compensate fishing shipowners for diesel hikes tied to the Middle East conflict. Regional Diplomacy: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz reaffirmed support for Syria’s sovereignty after Israeli strikes, urging deeper cooperation and resuming direct flights. Jordan Politics: Jordanian commentary says a Cabinet reshuffle was handled unusually, with advance disclosures aimed at cooling public appetite for further shake-ups, as budget planning and credit facilities remain key themes. Humanitarian Strain: Somalia faces another hunger crisis as WFP says it has far less funding than in 2022, warning it can only provide “bare minimum” aid. Aviation Tech: Qatar Airways became the first airline to operate a Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9, expanding gate-to-gate connectivity across its fleet.