US-Iran Escalation: Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces, but the U.S. says all were intercepted and troops stayed on high readiness, ending a brief lull in fighting tied to the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi-Iraq Drone Row: Saudi Arabia reported intercepting and destroying drones aimed at eastern oil facilities, saying they were launched from Iraqi territory by Iran-backed militias; Baghdad has ordered investigations and reiterated it won’t allow its land to be used for attacks. Kirkuk Politics: The KDP ended its boycott and will return to Kirkuk Provincial Council sessions, citing citizen demands and a push for oversight and anti-corruption. Iraq-Türkiye Energy & Security: Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to accelerate the Development Road corridor and deepen security and energy cooperation, including a finalized plan for Iraq to supply Türkiye with 1 million barrels per day; MOUs also covered industrial cooperation, police training, and youth affairs. Oil Exports Update: Iraq exported 32.11 million barrels in May–June, including Kirkuk crude shipped via Turkey’s Ceyhan port. Kurdistan Under Pressure: Iraq’s Interior Minister said the KRI is being targeted from multiple directions and urged concrete steps to stop attacks, stressing it must not become an arena for settling conflicts. Anti-Corruption in Kirkuk: The Integrity Commission dismantled a bribery network involving police and traffic officials accused of processing transactions outside legal procedures.