US–Iran Escalation: The US completed another round of strikes on Iran for an eighth straight night, targeting coastal surveillance, air defences, maritime capabilities and IRGC-linked sites after two US service members were killed in Jordan; Iran retaliated with drone attacks on US bases in Kuwait, while Kuwait and Bahrain reported sirens and interceptions. Strait of Hormuz Pressure: Washington says the campaign aims to degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping and keep pressure on Hormuz, as Iran warns of “unforgettable lessons” and broader retaliation. Jordan Fallout: CENTCOM says two US troops died and one remains missing after the Jordan attack, prompting the latest “swiftly punish” strikes. Gulf Civilian Impact: Reports cite damage to Kuwait power/water and desalination infrastructure, with Bahrain and Kuwait activating air defences. Israel–Gaza & Lebanon: Gaza deaths continued in Israeli strikes, while southern Lebanon saw ongoing bombardment despite a withdrawal framework. Media/Marcom: A Wall Street Journal report says Israel funded a $50m US propaganda push using AI-driven influencer messaging; in Egypt, a Facebook outage briefly blocked users. Regional Media & Politics: Iran’s MoU suspension claims and internal hardliner vs government tensions surfaced amid the fighting.