Strait of Hormuz Tensions: The GCC and EU condemned renewed Iranian attacks on commercial shipping, stressing freedom of navigation and rejecting any unilateral control or permit fees for the waterway. Yemen Airspace Clash: Yemen’s internationally recognized government blocked an Iranian aircraft from landing at Sanaa airport, saying it lacked approvals through official channels. Yemen Aviation Rules: Yemen’s civil aviation authority ordered all operators to get prior clearance before entering its airspace, reinforcing its claim to manage skies and entry points. Maritime Security: A Tanzanian-flagged tanker (MT ASANA) was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off Yemen and moved to Puntland waters, as attacks in the Gulf of Aden resurface. Gulf Alert Levels: Kuwait and Bahrain sounded air-defense sirens after renewed Iranian attacks, following another round of US-Iran strikes. US Military Posture: The US evacuated KC-135 refueling tankers from Qatar’s Al Udeid to Israel amid heightened strike concerns tied to Iran. Pakistan-Iran Diplomacy: Pakistan reviewed diplomatic priorities as the US pressed further strikes on Iran; China and Pakistan urged Washington and Tehran to stop hostilities and resume talks. Afghanistan Updates: Road crashes killed at least three; Afghanistan expanded document authentication via Afghan Post; trade with India is pushed as Afghanistan-Pakistan transit trade collapsed to $367m. Public Health: Pakistan reported 102 measles deaths this year, with Sindh the hardest hit. Qatar Life & Tech: Qatar’s digital payments kept surging, while air-conditioned outdoor parks drew summer crowds.