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Economic Pressure on Iran: US President Trump announced an “Economic D-Day,” warning any country that helps Iran with banks, airports, businesses or other “lifelines” could face severe penalties; Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi called it “economic terrorism” and a diversion from US debt, while Iran’s central bank said oil exports have effectively collapsed to zero. Gaza and Regional Diplomacy: Turkey, Egypt and Qatar condemned Israel’s continued Gaza attacks and urged full ceasefire compliance, as mediators pushed for renewed diplomacy. Lebanon Escalation: Israel carried out overnight air strikes in southern Lebanon, with artillery shelling reported into early Thursday. Syria-Turkey Tensions: Türkiye renewed calls for Israel to stop “reckless” strikes in Syria after the Abu al-Duhur airbase attack, while Israel and Turkey traded accusations over alleged Turkish military presence. Strait of Hormuz Pressure: Shipping through Hormuz remains disrupted amid war-linked naval standoffs, with oil prices jumping as markets price in supply risks. West Bank Settlement Move: Israel advanced an internationally condemned E1 settlement plan that critics say could “bury” the two-state solution. Human Rights Alarm: The Palestinian Prisoners’ Society urged global action to prevent Israel from executing Palestinian prisoners as legal mechanisms for death sentences advance. Israel Domestic Flashpoint: Ben Gurion airport halted operations amid a sudden labor strike, disrupting flights and passenger processing.

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