Strait of Hormuz Standoff: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz stays closed until the US “corrects its behavior,” listing six demands including ending attacks on Iran and allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen and Iraq, lifting sanctions and the naval blockade, withdrawing US forces, paying compensation, and unfreezing Iranian assets—while insisting it is not holding direct talks with Washington, only message exchanges via intermediaries. Iraq Security & Anti-Drone Push: Iraq says it dismantled a network planning drone attacks, seizing unmanned systems after raids by counterterrorism and intelligence services, as Baghdad warns it will not allow its territory to be used to threaten neighbors. Anti-Graft Arrests in Iraq: Iraq arrests former Salahaddin governor Ahmed al-Jubouri and businessman Mohammed al-Hajaf on corruption charges tied to alleged contract kickbacks, as part of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s anti-corruption drive. Regional Tensions Spill Over: Iran’s hardline stance comes as Oman-mediated talks near “final stages” on new shipping routes, but Tehran says any deal won’t automatically reopen the strait. Food Pressure in the Region: A separate report highlights soaring food prices in Iran, with hunger risks rising as disruption from the wider conflict continues.