Energy Exports & Infrastructure: Lebanese officials in Beirut met an Iraqi delegation to revive the historic Kirkuk–Tripoli oil pipeline, with Lebanon preparing to act as an initial storage and re-export hub for Iraqi crude and refined products—expanding border crossings, tanker-capable roads, and storage safety standards as Baghdad seeks export routes beyond Strait of Hormuz pressure. Maritime Security & Oil Risks: The UAE condemned what it called a hostile Iranian attack on two ADNOC-linked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it piracy and warning it threatens regional stability and global energy security as shipping remains heavily disrupted. Iraq Industry & Gas Value-Add: Maysan Oil Company marketed a 440-ton sulphur shipment produced at the Halfaya gas processing plant, with SOMO set to handle export—highlighting how associated gas processing is feeding fertilizer and industrial supply chains. Power & Grid Buildout: Kurdistan Region’s Electricity Ministry is overseeing three new substations in northern Iraq, supporting ongoing grid expansion. Consumer & Retail: Al Beiruti, a popular Lebanese restaurant, announced its first Iraqi branch opening at Iraq Mall in Baghdad, reflecting continued growth in the capital’s retail and food services.