Maritime Security: A cargo ship about 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr was hit in the Arabian Gulf, with UKMTO reporting an unknown projectile and Iraqi officials later assessing a second blast linked to a drone; fire broke out but no casualties or environmental damage were reported, and investigations continue amid conflicting early claims. US-Iran Tensions: The US says it struck Iranian radar and drone sites near Gorukh and Qeshm after an MQ-1 drone was shot down; Iran’s IRGC retaliated, with Kuwait also activating air defenses as explosions and intercepts were reported. Shipping Resumes via Hormuz: Iraq’s Umm Qasr welcomed the first direct cargo vessel from China after navigation reopened, while China’s Iraqi crude imports reportedly fell sharply in May to 60,000 bpd as Hormuz disruption and regional prices hit demand. Armed Factions & State Control: Muqtada al-Sadr announced the integration/dissolution steps for Saraya al-Salam into Iraqi state authority, with a deadline tied to Eid al-Ghadir, as Baghdad pushes armed groups to join state institutions. Anti-Corruption: Iraq’s PM formed a new anti-corruption council, and security forces arrested the Deputy Oil Minister for Refining Affairs on corruption allegations. Economy & Infrastructure: TMG secured an investment licence for an $18.8bn southwest Baghdad mega community, while Iraq’s 2024-2028 plan targets 84 trillion dinars in private-sector investment for infrastructure and services. Daily Life: Iraq forecasts summer highs above 40°C in at least 13 provinces, and Iraqi Airways suspended Beirut flights citing regional security conditions.