Strait of Hormuz Escalation: Iran’s IRGC released video claiming it destroyed a U.S. Saildrone spy drone near Hormuz, after Tehran earlier seized an underwater drone—while oil prices jumped above $107. Diplomacy on Hold: Oman postponed a planned Iran–Gulf foreign ministers meeting on a temporary Hormuz shipping lane, citing the need for “consensus” and “constructive dialogue.” Iran’s Message to the U.S.: President Masoud Pezeshkian told BRICS leaders there’s “no need for a regional policeman,” arguing security should be handled by regional states, while also warning against U.S. bases. Israel Film Fallout: Israel’s Culture Minister Miki Zohar vowed to move to revoke the citizenship of NAZA directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after the Gaza documentary won at Venice. Heritage & Memory: Saudi Arabia reported new early Islamic inscriptions and wells in Wadi Al-Usaylah, linking them to pilgrim routes; Israel’s National Library announced a “Bound in Memory” archive for October 7 memorial books. Culture in the Spotlight: Turkey launched sweeping raids targeting LGBTQ+ groups, while a museum in the UK removed a 2,700-year-old Egyptian mummy from display after consulting about “her wishes.”