US-Iran Escalation: The US completed another round of strikes on Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets, marking an eighth straight night of operations, as Washington says it is degrading Iran’s coastal surveillance, air defenses, maritime capabilities and missile/drone storage—while Iran retaliated with attacks including in Kuwait and warned of further escalation. Regional Fallout: The conflict has spread anxiety and disruption across the Gulf, with Kuwait reporting damage to power and desalination infrastructure and temporary airport suspensions, and the UAE issuing warnings after threats to airports and ports. Jordan Flashpoint: Two US service members were killed in an attack on a Jordanian airbase, raising fears about Iran’s ability to breach US defenses; the US says it is “swiftly punishing” the IRGC and CENTCOM says more than 50,000 US personnel remain on high readiness. Travel & Safety: The US State Department issued worldwide security warnings urging Americans to exercise increased caution, citing unpredictable escalation, flight cancellations and possible attacks on US interests abroad; Aqaba’s airport and seaport were evacuated over a “credible threat.” Economy & Energy: Egypt’s growth outlook stayed resilient in a Reuters poll, but inflation forecasts were revised up amid the war’s pressure on supply chains and oil prices; markets also keep watching Strait of Hormuz risks. Local Business Impact: In Cairo, plastic recyclers report a surge in demand as shipping disruptions push manufacturers toward locally recycled materials. Health & Trade: Egypt’s Al-Mabara Heart Academy received EACVI accreditation as a regional cardiovascular imaging training center, while UAE-based Bajel Projects moved to expand its EPC footprint for power infrastructure.