Strait of Hormuz Shipping Shock: The US and Iran agreed to pause attacks and resume talks in Doha, but Iran says no direct negotiations are planned “at any level,” while Trump insists a meeting is set—keeping uncertainty high for merchant traffic and energy flows. Hormuz Control & Mine Risk: Iran continues warning it will only guarantee safe passage for routes it authorizes, and Oman’s FM said demining responsibility “primarily rests with Iran,” as shipping reroutes and some vessels “go dark.” Egypt Maritime Crisis: Egypt is stepping up efforts to secure the release of sailors held after the MT Eureka hijacking off Somalia, with daily monitoring and coordination via embassies and ship owners. UAE Rail Milestone: Etihad Rail launched the UAE’s first passenger train service on the Abu Dhabi–Fujairah route, starting with three daily services and expanding to more stations by 2027. Egypt Electric Buses: Egypt’s transport minister inaugurated 10 locally manufactured electric buses in the New Administrative Capital, adding smart ticketing and tracking to the green transit push. Middle East Logistics Tech: United Hatzalah highlighted GPS-based volunteer dispatch as a model for faster emergency response, while logistics firms pitch multimodal, visibility-led supply chain orchestration to cut emissions and improve reliability. Turkey Trade Snapshot: Türkiye’s trade deficit narrowed 15.6% in May as imports fell faster than exports, signaling shifting regional demand.