US-Iran Escalation: CENTCOM says it has completed a wave of strikes on IRGC targets in Iran, including air defenses, radar, maritime assets, mine-laying and communications, after Iran’s alleged attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and on US personnel; Iran reports explosions across Hormozgan and Sistan-Baluchestan and claims a wedding in Sirik was hit, with the Red Crescent saying four were killed (including a child) and 50+ injured. Regional Fallout: Jordan and Kuwait say they intercepted fresh Iranian missiles/drones; sirens sounded in Jordan, while Iran vows to respond “with firmness” and warns it will no longer exercise restraint toward Bahrain and Kuwait. Ceasefire Off-Ramp: Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will return to the June ceasefire MoU if the US does. Energy & Markets: Oil prices rose as Hormuz fears returned, with Brent near $95. Jerusalem/West Bank: Israel police chief Danny Levy warns settler violence is damaging Israel’s image abroad; separate reports say Israeli forces burned homes and demolished structures in the West Bank, while Al-Aqsa saw thousands of settler incursions in August. Media/Policy: Kuwait’s cabinet approved a draft decree-law to regulate media, including digital advertising and social media. China-Egypt Media Angle: Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for a state visit as sanctions pressure Iran links and regional alliances. Brand/Marcom: GymNation launches “Dans le Noir: Class in the Dark,” a mirror-free, lights-off workout experience.