Iran–US Escalation: The US launched fresh airstrikes on Iran as Tehran retaliated by targeting Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar, with missile and drone alerts and sirens reported across the Gulf, raising fresh doubts over a fragile ceasefire. Qatar Diplomacy: Qatar’s PM rejected the attacks on Qatari ships in the Strait of Hormuz and urged dialogue and respect for the June memorandum, while Qatar also said its security threat level has returned to normal. OPCW Commitment: Qatar reaffirmed support for OPCW efforts to strengthen the Chemical Weapons Convention and called for accountability over chemical weapons allegations. Pakistan Plane Tragedy: Search teams located wreckage of K2 Airways’ missing Boeing 737 cargo plane off Pakistan’s coast near Karachi, but all five crew members remain unaccounted for as deep-sea recovery continues. Saudi Finance & Gulf Ties: Saudi Arabia’s PIF-backed SRC priced a $2.75bn international sukuk, while reports say Saudi banks have been blocking or delaying money transfers to UAE accounts amid heightened tensions. Pakistan Security & Economy: Balochistan saw renewed militant attacks, while the ADB said Pakistan grew 3.7% in FY26 but faces higher inflation and a trimmed FY27 outlook. Oman Tech & Trade: Oman launched a DroneX summer program for students and reported new industrial activity, including expansion at a chromium plant.