Hormuz Crisis: Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran “no longer trusts” the US after repeated attacks and sanctions, while the US rejected Iran’s latest seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting, with Trump insisting Washington has “total control” and expecting renewed pressure after November midterms. Regional Security: The GCC condemned Houthi ballistic missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying they threaten civilian safety, as Saudi air defenses intercepted drones toward Riyadh and a missile toward Khamis Mushait. Aviation Fallout: Iraq is holding direct talks with the US to exempt some Iraqi airports from sanctions affecting Iranian airlines, aiming to restore flights for medical, education, religious travel and other civilian needs; Iran’s Supreme National Security Council also denied plans for military retaliation over aviation restrictions. Diplomacy at UNGA: China’s Han Zheng pushed back against “unilateral military actions,” urged respect for Gulf sovereignty, and called for a two-state path for Palestine. Saudi Tech & Business: Exotech promoted its SOC AI platform for autonomous, sovereign security operations in Saudi Arabia, while Kinza said it’s expanding in Southeast Asia by focusing on local partners and shifting consumer needs.