Middle East Escalation: The U.S. launched a new wave of strikes on Iran for a ninth straight day, aiming to degrade Tehran’s ability to hit commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said two oil tankers were “exploded” and immobilised; Iran also claimed missile strikes on U.S. assets in Jordan’s Aqaba and activity in Kuwait and Syria, while oil prices jumped above $90 and shipping disruption fears returned. Airport & Rail Disruption Planning: Manchester Airport expects 5.7M+ passengers this summer and warns of extra time needs due to Metrolink maintenance; Madrid readied major World Cup traffic closures with a citywide mobility and security plan. Aviation Connectivity Moves: PNG Air launched a new Moro–Mt Hagen–Port Moresby service twice weekly, restoring scheduled access after a six-year gap; Ezy Airlines is set to start Chiang Mai–Mae Hong Son flights in October. Infrastructure Decisions: Bangladesh’s ECNEC is set to review a revised Dhaka–Ashulia Elevated Expressway plan that would raise costs to Tk265.8bn and extend the deadline to 2030. Defense Procurement Watch: Belgium is seeking new frigate options after ASWF delays and cost overruns, issuing an RFI ahead of an October decision. Urban Mobility Tech: A new Eurostar-style rail plan would run London–Paris–Cologne services by 2030.