Strait of Hormuz Power Struggle: Iran and the US traded claims over who controls the Strait of Hormuz after Trump said Washington has “total control,” while US Energy Secretary Chris Wright cited higher oil flows than vessel trackers show, as markets react to the standoff and demand worries. Oil Spill Disaster in Oman: A tanker spill from the grounded Caroline Bezengi has spread across hundreds of square miles, reaching Omani mainland beaches; salvage is underway but monsoon weather is complicating cleanup. West Bank Flashpoint: Israeli troops moved into Qusra homes after a settler siege that cut water and electricity, while US envoy Mike Huckabee called the settlers “Israeli terrorists” amid renewed international pressure over settler violence. Al-Aqsa Incursions: Nearly 600 Israeli occupiers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection, with reports of rituals and growing tensions around the site. Lebanon Withdrawal Conditions: Israel said its forces will stay in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, clarifying earlier remarks after a US pushback. Turkey Crackdown: Turkish security forces detained 30 in raids targeting the Suleymancilar religious community as part of a financial crimes probe. US-Iraq Connectivity: Iraq resumed flights to 10 international destinations as Iraqi Airways expands its network. Harvard Antisemitism Case: A US judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit accusing Harvard of failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students, saying alleged incidents were too isolated. Wall Street Lift: US stocks edged toward records as oil prices eased and inflation showed signs of cooling.