Diplomacy & Regional Stability: Qatar’s PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met Iran’s leaders in Tehran (Pezeshkian, Araghchi, Ghalibaf, Rezaei) to push de-escalation and restart dialogue, while both sides discussed a possible interim Hormuz framework and even a joint mine-clearing “project.” Hormuz Shipping & Energy Life: Iran and Oman talks continue as traffic stays limited; Iran says the Strait won’t reopen unless the US accepts Tehran’s conditions, while Qatar and mediators keep urging “freedom of navigation.” US-Iran Economic Pressure: Trump says the US is not talking with Iran and is focused on “Operation Economic Outcast,” with new sanctions pressure aimed at cutting financial ties—while Iran insists it won’t submit to bullying and warns of consequences. Culture & Community: In Berkeley, an Iranian immigrant artist’s “Sinbad Voyage” mural celebrating immigrants was vandalized; he’s asking for emotional and financial support to restore it. Islamic Unity: Tehran hosted the 40th International Islamic Unity Conference, drawing hundreds of scholars to argue that Muslim unity is a religious duty—amid warnings against US-“Israeli” regional agendas. Media, Politics & Lifestyle: Trump attacked Fox News correspondent Jonathan Hunt over Iran war coverage, as US immigration policy battles continue in court.