Iraq-Turkey Energy: Turkey and Iraq are nearing a one-year extension of the 1973 Iraq–Türkiye crude oil pipeline deal, due to expire July 27, to keep flows to the Ceyhan export terminal steady as Hormuz disruption reshapes regional shipping. US-Iran Escalation: Iran says it hit U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain after U.S. strikes, while Washington warns the Hormuz fight is widening and the interim ceasefire is collapsing. Turkey-Russia Sanctions & Air Defenses: Ankara’s push for U.S. sanctions relief and F-35 talks is reviving the S-400 transfer debate, with reports pointing to possible Gulf buyers and Moscow calling the issue “highly sensitive.” Cyprus Energy Row: Turkey’s natural gas pipeline MoU with the Turkish Cypriot side is set to be raised by EU foreign ministers, with Cyprus condemning it as illegal. Ankara’s NATO Aftershocks: The U.S. Justice Department subpoenaed New York Times reporters over Air Force One security coverage tied to Trump’s Turkey trip, fueling fresh press-freedom concerns. Domestic/Local Life: Zero Waste is expanding textile recycling via clothing donation bins at PTT centers. Regional Politics: Syria’s new parliament held its first session after Assad’s ouster, signaling a restart of lawmaking under interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.