World Cup Shock (US-Turkey): The U.S. men’s team lost 3-2 to Türkiye on a stoppage-time winner by Kaan Ayhan, but still advanced to the Round of 32 against Bosnia-Herzegovina after resting most starters in a low-stakes Group D finale. Hormuz Tensions (Shipping): Despite a ceasefire, Iran warned ships to use designated Strait of Hormuz routes and fired on a cargo vessel, disrupting efforts to restore shipping and putting the fragile U.S.-Iran deal under fresh strain. Nuclear Verification (IAEA): The UN nuclear watchdog said Iran’s promises need “very strong” verification and pushed for access to nuclear sites, as talks continue over inspections and enriched uranium downblending. Gulf Diplomacy (US-GCC vs Iran): Iran rejected a joint US-GCC statement from Manama as “provocative,” while Gulf states signaled conditional trade and tougher demands on missiles, drones, and proxy activity. US Military Footprint (Bahrain): A Wall Street Journal report said Iran-linked strikes repeatedly damaged the U.S. Navy base in Bahrain, prompting discussion of a broader restructuring of American deployments. Turkey-US Arms (Jets): The Trump administration notified Congress of a $700M Turkey jet engine sale, even as lawmakers raise concerns tied to Ankara’s Russian S-400 air defenses. Turkey Security Crackdown (NATO): Turkish authorities ordered arrest warrants for 103 people ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, drawing criticism from rights groups. Saudi Anti-Drug Drive: Saudi authorities seized 1.4 million amphetamine pills hidden in industrial machinery and arrested four suspects, continuing a string of major interdictions.