Turkey-Iraq Energy: Turkey and Iraq are close to signing a one-year extension of their 1973 crude oil pipeline transit deal, due to expire July 27, to keep exports flowing via Ceyhan as Iraq leans more on the northern route amid Strait of Hormuz disruption. NATO & US-Turkey Ties: Reports say President Trump flew partway home from Turkey on an older Air Force One after the NATO summit, raising fresh security questions about the newly retrofitted jet. Middle East Diplomacy: Trump met Iraq’s new PM Ali al-Zaidi, praising “tremendous chemistry,” while al-Zaidi pressed for a “fair share” in Opec and sought US investment; separately, Trump urged Netanyahu to redeploy Israeli forces from Syria and southern Lebanon. EU-Turkey Tensions: The European Parliament approved amendments urging Turkey to recognize alleged Ottoman-era atrocities against Armenians, Assyrians and Greeks, while Turkey’s vice president rejected the EP’s Cyprus-related resolution. Defense Industry: Turkey’s ASELSAN has moved to mass production of HGK-84 guided bomb systems. Sports & Culture: Arsenal confirmed Leandro Trossard’s transfer to Beşiktaş; Turkey’s national team is set to play Canada in the Women’s VNL Finals schedule in Macau.