Middle East Diplomacy & Holy Sites: Qatar’s foreign ministry backed a joint Arab League–OIC push to protect Jerusalem’s Islamic and Christian holy sites, condemning Israeli escalation at Al-Aqsa and settler incursions. Iran–US Tensions: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian told Al Jazeera the country “no longer trusts” Washington after talks ended in attacks and sanctions, while also pitching a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if US terms are met. Iraq–Sanctions Fallout: Iraq says it’s in direct talks with the US to exempt specific airports from measures hitting Iranian airlines, citing humanitarian needs like medical care, education, and religious visits; parliament figures warn the flight curbs could harm religious tourism. Regional Politics & Identity: Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party won parliamentary elections, with Islamists returning to opposition as turnout fell. Kurdish Rights in Syria: Mohammed Ismail (KDP-Syria) said constitutional recognition of Kurdish existence and national rights is “non-negotiable.” Culture & Heritage: A spotlight on the Bayeux Tapestry highlights how Islamic artistic motifs shaped medieval European visual culture. Human Stories: An Iranian photojournalist was sentenced to 15 years for documenting protests and civilian suffering; in Gaza, reports say an Israeli strike killed at least one person and wounded others in Yabalia.