Strait of Hormuz Diplomacy: Iran and Oman are nearing a deal to restore commercial shipping through Hormuz, but the terms are disputed—Tehran hints at control and “service fees,” while the US frames any route as temporary and toll-free. Regional Mediation: Pakistan is pushing hard as a bridge, inviting Iran’s Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to Islamabad amid Trump’s “last chance” rhetoric. Iran Domestic Power Struggle: Reports claim Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is pressuring President Masoud Pezeshkian over resignation and backing IRGC influence, while Pezeshkian insists he will not step down. Gaza & West Bank Humanitarian Alarm: The OIC condemned Israeli attacks on health facilities, homes, and displacement shelters, warning against settlement expansion and calling for border openings and humanitarian access. Culture & Heritage: Egypt’s Fayoum desert museum highlights 40-million-year-old fossils and local history; in Jerusalem, Solomon’s Pools are a flashpoint over heritage and sovereignty. Tech & Lifestyle: Qatar’s Dukhan Bank goes live on a blockchain-based payments network; Türkiye launches a symphonic concert tour across ancient sites, blending electronic music with orchestral performances.