US-Iran Escalation: The U.S. carried out an eighth straight night of strikes on Iran, targeting coastal surveillance, air defenses, maritime capabilities and missile/drone storage, after two U.S. service members were killed in Jordan; Iran retaliated by hitting U.S.-linked bases in Kuwait and warned of “unforgettable lessons.” Gulf Air Defenses: Bahrain and Kuwait activated air raid sirens again as Iranian missiles and drones were intercepted, with Kuwait reporting damage to power and desalination infrastructure. Nuclear Flashpoint: Iran’s atomic agency condemned U.S. attacks on the Darkhovin nuclear power plant construction site as a violation of international law. Strait of Hormuz Pressure: GCC and the EU condemned attacks on commercial shipping and urged Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for navigation. Human Cost Beyond War: In Egypt, “Garbage City” recyclers saw gains as the Iran war squeezes plastic supplies; in northern Nigeria, aid workers link rising petrol prices from the Iran conflict to worsening child malnutrition. Diplomacy Under Strain: Yemen’s internationally recognized government blocked an Iranian aircraft from landing in Sanaa without approvals, underscoring the wider regional fight over airspace and control.