US-Iran Deal Signals for Hormuz Reopening: President Donald Trump says a “great settlement” is nearly done and could be signed this weekend in Europe, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen once documents are finalized—though Iran’s foreign ministry says no final decision has been made and reviews continue. GCC Security Response: GCC foreign ministers in Manama condemned Iran’s drone and missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan as violations of sovereignty and vowed that any attack on one member is an attack on all, citing effective air-defence readiness. Maritime Risk for Bahrain’s Trade: The renewed Gulf crisis has again put shipping and seafarers in the spotlight, including reports of three Indian mariners killed after US action near Oman and warnings that Hormuz disruptions can quickly ripple into logistics and costs. Bahrain Port Performance: Khalifa Bin Salman Port ranked 19th globally in the World Bank/S&P Container Port Performance Index and among top improvers, reinforcing Bahrain’s push for efficient trade gateways. Sustainable Waste Push: Bahrain’s municipal leaders and experts urged composting and recycling to cut household and food waste impacts, calling it key to sustainable cities. Tourism & Waterfront Ideas: Councillors renewed calls to upgrade Bahrain’s ageing jetties into waterfront leisure hubs to boost tourism and investment while supporting fishing. Bahrain–Philippines Workforce Links: A look at long-running Bahrain–Philippines ties highlights early maritime and labour migration connections that shaped today’s trade and workforce cooperation.