Strait of Hormuz Pressure: Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya command warned oil tankers to use approved Hormuz routes or face a “forceful response,” escalating risks around the waterway as US-Iran talks continue via Qatar. US-Iran Diplomacy Under Strain: Separate US and Iranian meetings in Doha, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, produced “positive progress” but left major disputes over Hormuz and Lebanon unresolved, with the next talks set after Iran’s Khamenei funeral. Lebanon-Syria Realignment: Syria’s foreign minister told Lebanese leaders he is open to meeting Hezbollah “if interests require it,” after Trump raised the possibility of Syrian action against the Iran-backed group. Iraq Port Procurement: Iraq will invite bids for remaining piers at the Grand Faw Port after Daewoo E&C completed five main jetties, aiming to finish smaller berths later this year. Energy Security Planning: Philippines’ Energy Secretary said a government-backed oil reserve storage could be built within the current administration, targeting completion by late 2027 or early 2028. Food Logistics Support: Oman’s Asyad Shipping will receive government support covering 50% of fuel and insurance costs for eligible food cargoes on the India-Oman route for up to six months. Fuel Price Pass-Through Delays: Kenya’s EPRA said pump prices may lag global oil moves by 30–45 days, citing refining and logistics timelines. UAE CSR Push: Mansour bin Zayed launched the UAE Companies for Good 2031 strategy and recognized Impact Seal winners, aiming to strengthen the third sector and sustainability ecosystem.