Iran-US Economic War: Iran’s president and top commanders say any new US sanctions will be met with “devastating” responses, as Washington vows “toughest sanctions in history” and a coordinated economic squeeze aimed at toppling Tehran. Oil & Shipping Pressure: Oil prices edged up on renewed Strait of Hormuz disruption fears, while Gulf states reportedly push alternatives to reduce dependence on the waterway. Israel-Palestine Media & Diplomacy: Spain and Belgium condemned Israel’s E1 settlement tender push, warning it breaks Palestinian territorial continuity and harms the two-state path. West Bank Raids: Israeli forces arrested 11 Palestinians in raids across Jenin, Nablus, Bethlehem, Ramallah and Hebron. Lebanon Front: Overnight Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, including Mansouri and Ali al-Taher hill. Media Freedom in Focus: A British teen pleaded guilty to arson over an attack on Iran International-linked offices in London; meanwhile the IFJ condemned Iran’s bill that would criminalize interviews with designated foreign media. Regional Security Talks: Pakistan and Syria discussed expanding defence and security cooperation during high-level meetings in Rawalpindi. Marcom/Sports Rights: CAF launched the tender for AFCON 2027 media rights across Sub-Saharan Africa.