IAEA Nuclear Standoff: Austria denied entry to Iran’s nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami for the IAEA conference in Vienna, triggering a diplomatic dispute as the US backed the ban and Iran summoned Austria’s chargé d’affaires. Hormuz Talks Frozen: A planned Iran–Gulf meeting in Oman on Strait of Hormuz arrangements was postponed over lack of consensus, while Iran and Saudi traded blame. Shipping and Mine Claims Clash: Iran’s IRGC said the tanker EL GAIA exploded after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz; CENTCOM called the mine claim false, saying the ship was hit by an Iranian missile and later a drone. Houthi Pressure on Saudi: Fresh Houthi missile and drone attacks wounded 13 civilians in southern Saudi Arabia, as Riyadh weighs a harder posture and seeks UK help. US War Costs and Ammo Shortfall: The Pentagon inspector general warned of ammunition shortfalls and bottlenecks tied to the Iran war, contradicting Trump’s claims of abundant supplies. Sanctions Tighten: The US sanctioned Russia’s VTB Bank over alleged Iran ties, while SCO anti-terrorism officials condemned US strikes on Iran. US–Saudi Diplomacy: Trump nominated Rep. Wesley Hunt as ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Resources Push: Saudi Arabia announced major mineral discoveries near Medina, including uranium-bearing ore and rare minerals. Regional Diplomacy: Iran’s FM Araghchi spoke with Lebanon’s parliament speaker Nabih Berri on Zionist aggression and reaffirmed support for resistance. Turkey Crackdown: Turkish police detained dozens in nationwide LGBTQ raids, drawing criticism from rights groups and the EU.