Iran-France Tensions: Iran sealed a French language center in Tehran tied to the French embassy, citing lack of a license and “anti-Iranian-Islamic culture” and national-security claims, as diplomatic rows between Tehran and Paris deepen. Gulf War Risk: The US warned Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could “escalate rapidly” after a missile attack hit Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed, urging Americans to reconsider travel. Palestine/Al-Aqsa: Hamas condemned Netanyahu’s remarks about tunnels and excavations under Al-Aqsa and the Wailing Wall, calling them an attack on Islamic identity and warning the site will remain entirely Islamic. Afghan Rights Debate: Afghanistan’s Taliban “Vice and Virtue” ministry rejected UN Women claims on women’s rights, saying rights are ensured under Sharia. Data Security in Conflict: Amazon says Iranian strikes caused permanent data loss for AWS customers in Bahrain and the UAE, with restoration limited by inaccessible resources. Regional Defense Pact: Türkiye said the Makkah Agreement mutual defense deal is nearing institutional steps and could reshape regional rules. Humanitarian/Deaths: Seven Afghan migrants were killed in a traffic crash in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province.