US-Iran Hormuz Escalation: The fragile 60-day truce is cracking as the US says it struck 10 Iranian military targets after a tanker attack near the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran’s IRGC retaliated with missiles and drones targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, with Bahrain reporting intercepted attacks and damage to a residential building but no deaths. Gulf Sovereignty Row: Kuwait and Bahrain condemned the strikes as violations of sovereignty and called for accountability, as both sides trade accusations of ceasefire breaches. Iraq Crackdown: In Baghdad’s Green Zone, Iraqi security forces launched raids and arrested politicians and senior officials over alleged financial corruption, with Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi pushing an anti-corruption campaign. Iran Diplomacy: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is set to travel to Baghdad for talks, including arrangements for a funeral ceremony for Iran’s late supreme leader. Media & Culture: Doha Film Institute launched a Filmmaking Lab with Oscar nominee Rithy Panh for MENA filmmakers, while the World Cup spotlight stayed on Iran’s VAR-disallowed goal and complaints about treatment and travel. Marcom/Tech: A growing push for stricter social media protections for minors continues, with new warnings and remembrance efforts tied to online harms.