Strait of Hormuz Security: Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned Britain and France not to turn the Strait of Hormuz into a “military parade ground,” stressing security should stay with coastal states and warning of consequences for “adventurism.” Oman’s Role in Navigation: London and Paris say Oman has agreed to cooperate to keep sovereign territorial waters safe for navigation, with readiness to deploy a wider multinational mission if needed—while France keeps mine-countermeasure assets in the region even as Charles de Gaulle returns home. Diplomacy Under Strain: As US-Iran talks and a fragile ceasefire backdrop continue, Iran also reiterated threats to oil tankers to follow approved routes or face forceful response. Oman Civil Aviation & Infrastructure: Thales, with Ankaa, won an Oman CAA contract for next-gen air surveillance radars. Public Services: Nama Water Services awarded a major performance-based 15-year water and wastewater contract (about RO 900m) covering Muscat and parts of Sharqiyah for 2.3m people. Transport & Connectivity: Oman Air launched inaugural direct flights to Tashkent and Singapore. Road Safety: ROP air wing evacuated two Saudi nationals after a deadly vehicle crash near Qarn Al Alam, with five others injured. Regional Politics: Iran began six days of mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, drawing massive crowds and high-level foreign delegations, including a surprise Saudi deputy FM appearance.