Iran-US Tensions & Hormuz: Iran says it won’t use its “offensive doctrine” for preemptive strikes, but warns any attack will trigger an immediate, broader response as Trump calls the Strait of Hormuz “American territory” and threatens “economic D-Day.” Energy Logistics: Iran has granted special permission for some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz after Baghdad requests, with Iraq’s president stressing the strait’s global impact. Sanctions Clash: Tehran condemns new US secondary sanctions as extraterritorial and illegal, warning of prosecution for those implementing them. Regional Media/Comms: Iraq’s telecom regulator has begun closing Korek Telecom offices in Baghdad amid a regulator dispute. Diplomatic Pressure on Israel: Turkey escalates its anti-Israel campaign by seeking INTERPOL Red Notices for Netanyahu and others tied to the Gaza flotilla case, while Israel faces mounting international criticism over Syria strikes and West Bank settlement plans. Lebanon Front: Lebanese state media reports Israeli artillery and airstrikes in southern Lebanon, including phosphorus shell use. Media Freedom: The Pentagon dismissed Stars and Stripes editor Erik Slavin and reporter Lara Korte over alleged interference concerns.