Strait of Hormuz Security: The US resumed and intensified its naval blockade of Iranian ports while airstrikes hit targets further north, including claims of disabling tankers trying to breach the restriction; Iran warned the Strait is a “red line” and threatened wider infrastructure retaliation, as shipping traffic thinned and oil-price pressure returned. Maritime Disruption & Compliance: India’s maritime authority told shipowners to stop deploying Indian seafarers on Hormuz voyages and urged heightened ISPS security, after attacks on merchant vessels with Indian crews; US enforcement also disabled the oil tanker M/T Belma near Kharg Island. Gulf Airspace Alerts: Kuwait reported intercepting Iranian drone attacks and Bahrain sounded emergency sirens, underscoring rising risk for regional logistics. Cross-border Arms Smuggling: Syria said it thwarted an advanced weapons shipment bound for Hezbollah via the Syrian-Iraqi border, highlighting how the Lebanon front is tied to regional transport corridors. Regional Infrastructure & Trade: Oman opened the Al Mughsail Road and Bridge to ease Khareef-season traffic, while a Taliban-Iran-Tajik transit deal aims to launch a new road corridor for freight within a month. Saudi Logistics Investment: Saudi Arabia signaled plans to expand investment in Bangladesh’s transport and logistics, including maritime development and terminal modernization. Defense for Drone Threats: The US approved major APKWS-II guidance kit sales to Saudi Arabia, aimed at countering low-altitude cruise missiles and drone incursions.