Strait of Hormuz Pressure Game: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz won’t reopen until the U.S. “corrects” its behavior—lifting the naval blockade, ending sanctions, withdrawing troops, paying war compensation, and unfreezing assets—while the UAE says an ADNOC-affiliated ship was targeted by an Iranian missile. US Iran Strategy: Trump tells Axios he’s “low-keying” the conflict and “semi-negotiating,” leaning on economic pressure rather than new strikes as CENTCOM reports diverting 55 commercial vessels. Iran Leadership Shuffle: Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appoints Mohsen Rezaei to the Supreme National Security Council, as Pezeshkian reports meeting Khamenei amid continued health-rumor messaging. Gaza Diplomacy Clash: Netanyahu rejects Trump’s 15-point Gaza roadmap, insisting Israel won’t withdraw until Hamas disarms, while Egypt urges full implementation and humanitarian access. Lebanon Talks Fallout: Hezbollah urges Lebanon to halt direct talks with Israel after Israel’s foreign ministry posted a map showing southern Lebanon as Israeli territory. Media & Telecom: CNN stands by its Iran war reporting after a retired general challenged anonymous sourcing; Iraq’s comms regulator dispute escalates as Korek Telecom says the CMC lacks authority to suspend it. Marcom/Business: Qatar’s Alam Al Roum investment vision lands in Egypt’s Mediterranean spotlight, while Trabzonspor’s Mohamed Salah promo leans into sports marketing and culture branding. Entertainment Buzz: Boy George vows to fire bandmates who refuse to perform his AI-backed pro-Israel song.