Strait of Hormuz Standoff: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz won’t reopen until the US “corrects its behavior,” including ending the war, lifting sanctions and blockades, releasing frozen assets, and fully compensating for war damage—while the UAE also claims an Iranian missile targeted one of its ships. Regional Security Realignment: Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the “Makkah” joint defence agreement, treating an attack on one as an attack on all, in a NATO-style clause that analysts say could reshape Arab-Israeli normalization and US burden-sharing. US Pressure at Sea: CENTCOM says it redirected 53 commercial vessels and disabled/boarded two as part of the blockade against Iran, while working to keep shipping moving through Hormuz. Lebanon Flashpoint: Israeli troops infiltrated a Lebanese army-held village near Zawtar al-Gharbiya and built a new barrier, as Beirut awaits a US envoy on ceasefire talks. Gaza Heritage Aid: Cyprus will fund restoration of the historic Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza, damaged in the 2023 strike. Local Economy & Society: Pakistan’s goods transporters launched an indefinite nationwide strike over fuel costs and daily diesel price changes; in Rawalpindi, demand for naturally shed women’s hair exported to China has pushed prices sharply higher. Cyber & Travel Safety: A warning highlights scams that impersonate major transport brands to steal banking details and trick travelers into fake compensation claims.