US-Iran Escalation and Oil Shock: Brent and WTI jumped about 7% after Trump vowed a forceful response to an Iranian “surprise” missile attack on US forces, with CENTCOM saying the missiles were intercepted; markets also reacted to renewed drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities and worries over Hormuz/Red Sea shipping. US-Saudi Strikes in Iraq: The US and Saudi Arabia carried out joint strikes on Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq, killing at least 20, as Iran condemned the raids as violations of Iraqi sovereignty and warned of wider conflict. Regional Diplomacy: Saudi Arabia and Italy reaffirmed support for a Gaza ceasefire, disarmament of factions, humanitarian access, and the two-state solution, while stressing maritime security and freedom of navigation. Gaza/West Bank Pressure: UN human rights officials warned settler violence in the West Bank is worsening, and Israel’s actions around Al-Aqsa drew an urgent appeal from Arab and Palestinian institutions. Saudi Domestic Moves: Saudi launched a digital “New Muslim” card service for converts, and issued Umrah guidance at Arafat. Immigration/Legal Fallout: Temporary Protected Status expires for Haiti and Syria in the US, affecting about 306,000 people. Language Rights Claim: A report alleges Arabic is being restricted in some Israeli workplaces for Palestinian citizens.