Middle East Pressure on Iran: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz won’t reopen until the U.S. “corrects” its behavior, demands sanctions relief, compensation for war damage, and an end to the naval blockade—while Trump says Washington is “low-keying” talks and “semi-negotiating,” keeping economic pressure on Tehran. U.S. Iran Standoff at Sea: U.S. Central Command says its blockade turned away another 20 vessels, as negotiations remain stalled and Iran insists no direct talks resume without its conditions met. Gaza Fallout: Israel rejected Trump’s Gaza deal, saying it won’t withdraw until Hamas is “genuinely disarmed,” even as Washington keeps pushing a roadmap. Immigration Policy: Trump signed new executive orders tightening birthright citizenship and targeting “birth tourism,” after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier attempt. Crypto Security Warning: A report warns the next crypto wave of thefts could come from quantum computing risk—without a clear hack—because major blockchains still rely on signatures vulnerable to quantum attacks. Tech and Markets: South Australia announced a royal commission into AI, while U.S. policy and defense supply strains remain in focus as Patriot missile support and weapons production debates continue.