US-Iran Escalation: The US kept up air strikes on Iran for a 13th straight night, hitting deeper into the country and expanding targets to bridges and infrastructure, while Iran retaliated by striking US-linked bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait and warned civilians to stay away. Red Sea & Gulf Shipping: Yemen’s Houthis claimed a missile strike on Saudi Arabia’s Jizan as Saudi air defences intercepted ballistic missiles and the UN warned that renewed attacks could widen the conflict and disrupt global shipping. Saudi Nuclear Deal Fallout: A US-Saudi civilian nuclear cooperation agreement is being debated again after Trump said enrichment won’t happen and tied the deal to Saudi normalization with Israel, reigniting proliferation and regional balance concerns. Israel-West Bank Crackdown: Israel expanded raids and detentions across the occupied West Bank after deadly violence near Nablus, while settlers escalated attacks and Israel approved settlement outposts. UN Human Rights Leadership: UN rights chief Volker Türk won a second term at the UN despite US, Russia and Israel opposition, underscoring the political fight around Gaza-related criticism. Media/Marcom Angle: Iran-war disruptions are already hitting consumer supply chains, with Diet Coke prices rising in India as aluminium can shortages spread. Regional Governance: UAE school operators said they’re preparing for the new academic year despite war-related disruption and some student relocations.