US-Iran War Escalation: The US carried out its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran as Washington warned it will destroy one bridge or power plant for every ship Iran attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran vowed “eye for an eye” retaliation and warned of new military measures. Red Sea Chokepoint Pressure: Iran-backed Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi tankers near Bab al-Mandab, adding fresh risk to shipping routes and pushing oil prices toward $100. Diplomatic Fallout: Britain temporarily withdrew embassy staff from Iran and urged nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Bahrain and Kuwait amid unpredictable escalation; Rubio said Iran will “pay a very heavy price” until it accepts a deal. Regional Moves: Iran and Iraq pledged to deepen strategic ties as Iraq’s PM visited Tehran; Iran also said truck trade with Pakistan will rise to 2,000 vehicles a day to “ease the squeeze” of the Hormuz blockade. Security Scrutiny: US intelligence is reportedly probing whether Russia helped Iran target CIA facilities, with the Kremlin declining comment. Economy & Daily Life: Oil spikes are hitting transport costs, while EasyJet reported a 70% profit drop tied to Iran-war fuel costs.