US-Iran Economic War: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian urged ending the conflict while Tehran is “in a position of power,” after Washington vowed “the toughest” sanctions in history and warned countries offering Iran “lifelines.” Iran’s armed forces chief and parliament speaker vowed a “devastating” response and framed the pressure as “economic terrorism” and “cognitive warfare.” Oil & Shipping Fallout: Oil prices stayed volatile but were set for a second weekly rise as the Strait of Hormuz standoff disrupts flows and Gulf states look for alternatives. Turkey-Israel Escalation: Turkey issued an international arrest warrant for Netanyahu over the Gaza aid flotilla case, adding to earlier genocide-related warrants. Lebanon-Israel Diplomacy: France’s Macron said he’s ready to host Lebanon-Israel talks in Paris, urging ceasefire steps and warning against escalation. West Bank Settlements: Belgium and other European states condemned Israel’s E1 settlement tenders as illegal and a threat to two-state viability. Gaza Accountability: Israel opened criminal probes into the killings of Hind Rajab and Gaza medics, after years of denials and shifting admissions. UK Protest Case: A British teenager pleaded guilty over an arson attack on Iran International-linked offices in London.