US-Iran Escalation: The Strait of Hormuz standoff keeps worsening as the US enters a seventh straight night of strikes on Iranian military and logistics infrastructure, while Iran retaliates by targeting US-linked sites across the Gulf, including Kuwait and Bahrain. Kuwait Under Pressure: Kuwait says it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones; a fire was reported at a power and desalination plant, and Kuwait International Airport operations were suspended amid repeated threats. Jordan Draws In: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards urged Jordanians to fight the US and claimed missile strikes on a US-used air base; Jordan says it intercepted 10 missiles. Humanitarian Fallout in Gaza: Israel’s raids in central Gaza continued with evacuation orders minutes before bombardments and reports of multiple deaths, including a funeral strike in Nuseirat. EU on Settlements: The EU warned Israel that new West Bank settlement funding undermines a two-state solution. Media & Accountability: US lawmakers asked the DOJ to investigate a New York City administration attempt to arrange a meeting with Iran’s UN ambassador. Earthquake Update: A 5.0 quake hit Türkiye’s Malatya province; no major damage reported.