Israel-Iran Diplomacy: Netanyahu is set to brief Trump at the White House with claims Iran is expanding activity at its Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site and not negotiating in good faith, as Trump keeps “good talks” with Tehran alive but warns strikes could resume if talks fail. Regional Security: Iranian drones hit Iraq’s Kurdistan, with explosions reported near the US Consulate in Erbil, while Jordan intercepted drones likely launched by Iran-backed Iraqi militias. Gaza & West Bank: Israel is pushing yellow barriers deeper into Gaza, shrinking civilian space and driving displacement, while West Bank raids and settler violence continue. Lebanon Rights Watch: UN human rights chief Volker Türk says some Israeli actions in southern Lebanon may amount to war crimes as Rome talks loom. Shipping & Oil: Red Sea traffic through Bab el-Mandeb drops sharply after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities, adding pressure to energy costs. Iran Crackdown: Iran executed two men tied to January anti-government protests, amid reports of more executions and prison unrest. Marcom/Business: Unilever India signals further price hikes as commodity inflation persists; in media, Amavizion struck a telenovela deal with Dori Media. Tech/Policy: Oman proposes a joint regional mechanism for Hormuz management, aiming to avoid Iran sole control.