Turkey-Israel Tensions: Israel’s strike on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur airbase has sharpened the Israel–Türkiye standoff, with Ankara denying any troop presence and Washington pushing de-escalation talks to keep Syria from becoming a new flashpoint. US Diplomacy: US envoy Tom Barrack walked back comments on the Golan Heights and clarified the US does not negotiate with Hezbollah, while also stressing Iran’s role in funding weapons. Iran Sanctions: The US is set to unveil fresh Iran sanctions as the rial hits record lows, with Tehran warning it may halt Gulf oil exports. Regional Security: Syria and Israel held US-mediated talks in Jordan focused on de-escalation and preventing Israel–Türkiye tensions from spilling into Syrian territory. Aviation Safety: A flight safety body voiced “deep concern” over Turkish aircraft and drone activity in the Nicosia FIR, citing risks near approach areas to Larnaca and Paphos. Economy & Markets: Türkiye’s central bank resumed one-week repo auctions after nearly six months, offering TL 1 billion at a 37% rate. Sports (Istanbul angle): Mohamed Salah’s brace for Trabzonspor sparked a media U-turn in Türkiye, while the club also teased a new blockbuster signing—Fabinho—fueling summer excitement. Local Life: A major forest fire in Ankara’s Mamak district threatened homes before being brought under control after hours of firefighting.