US-Iran Escalation: The US says it struck about 90 Iranian targets again, aiming to limit Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran and allies report retaliatory attacks across the region. Transport Corridor Risk: Iranian officials and media point to damage from US strikes on rail infrastructure tied to the China–Turkmenistan–Iran corridor, including the Aq Tekeh Khan railway bridge near the Turkmen border—raising fears for regional trade routes. Turkmen-US Diplomacy: In Ashgabat, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met US Senator Steve Daines, with talks focused on energy, transport, AI, and support for the TAPI project and East–West/North–South corridors. Armenia–Turkmen Energy Talks: Armenia’s ambassador says the country wants to expand cooperation with Turkmenistan in the gas sector and beyond, including energy technology and joint projects. Migration Cooperation: Turkmenistan and Belgium discussed a legal framework for migration collaboration, including identity checks, document restoration, and consular support. Regional Forecasts: The ADB kept Azerbaijan’s growth and inflation outlook unchanged, but flagged higher Turkmenistan costs from rerouting trade away from Iran. Local Life: Turkmenistan reported a wheat delivery milestone and continued youth rights and English-skills programs, while young chess players set a new national medal record.