US-Iran Talks & Sanctions: Trump’s team signals possible sanctions relief and frozen-funds releases for “concrete progress” on nuclear issues, while insisting no deal comes without addressing nuclear demands; mediators are pushing for renewed indirect talks even after Trump rejected Iran’s Hormuz proposal. Hormuz Pressure & Military Posture: The Strait of Hormuz standoff keeps escalating rhetoric on both sides, with CENTCOM rejecting Iran’s “full control” claims and markets reacting to the risk premium. Markets React to Rejection: Oil jumped after Trump turned down the seven-day truce, lifting Brent and WTI and feeding inflation and bond-yield worries. UK RAF Fairford Terror Probe: Iran denies involvement in a suspected plot near RAF Fairford used for Iran-war operations; five British men were released on bail but remain under stringent conditions as UK police keep investigating possible foreign-state links. Aviation & Travel Fallout: Iran says it has filed a formal ICAO complaint over US aviation restrictions and denies flight-resumption rumors, while Iraq’s ambassador says Najaf airport will reopen to Iranian flights within 24 hours. Human Rights at Home: Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh wins the Council of Europe’s Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize, spotlighting continued pressure on civil society. Parliament & Courts: Hardline lawmaker Hamid Rasaee is jailed over an article targeting parliament leadership, underscoring ongoing legal crackdowns. Regional Diplomacy: Netanyahu’s reported secret UAE visit centers on Iran concerns as security cooperation deepens ahead of Israel’s election.