Iran Media Curbs: Iran’s parliament has passed a resolution that could sharply raise penalties for Iranians who contact foreign media, including up to two years in prison without written permission from the foreign ministry. US Research Security: The Pentagon ordered “research security audits” of UC Berkeley and 29 other US institutions, warning of possible loss of federal funding over foreign research ties. Hezbollah Sanctions: Hezbollah said new US sanctions won’t deter it, after Washington amended its designation and targeted a cash-transfer network linked to the group. Aid Worker Accountability: Canada and the UK joined Australia in condemning Israel’s decision to close its investigation into the 2024 killing of World Central Kitchen aid workers. Iran “Economic D-Day” Fallout: Trump’s “economic D-Day” threats against Iran are already rattling markets, with oil prices rising amid renewed sanctions pressure. Türkiye Defense Tech: ROKETSAN says it’s pushing homegrown guided munitions and reducing foreign dependence, highlighting Atmaca missile integration and export hopes for Gulf customers. Syria-Turkey Pact Watch: Syria says it hasn’t decided whether to join the Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan defense pact, while urging an end to Israeli strikes first. Israel Brain Drain: A Tel Aviv University study says nearly 270,000 Israelis left for at least three months (2023-2025), with doctors and tech workers among the biggest share. Iraq Jobs Debate: Experts warn Iraq can’t fix unemployment with state hiring alone, calling for business-environment reforms and skills-linked support.