Nuclear Safety: UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi warned that attacks on nuclear power plants are becoming a dangerous “pattern,” citing strikes near Abu Dhabi’s Barakah facility and concerns around Iran and Ukraine. Biodiversity Under Pressure: A look at the Strait of Hormuz highlights how mangroves, coral reefs, and seagrass meadows support rare species—even as conflict and shipping disruptions threaten fragile ecosystems. Hormuz Control & Shipping: Iran is moving to formalize its management of the Strait of Hormuz, while the US says its blockade still stands and insists any deal must keep the strait “open” and toll-free—raising new uncertainty for regional energy flows. Climate Damage From War: A study frames the Iran conflict as an “environmental sacrifice zone,” estimating massive greenhouse-gas emissions from both attacks and the cleanup/repair fallout. Hajj Environmental & Health Measures: Saudi Arabia says this year’s Hajj ended successfully, with heavy waste removal, food-safety checks, and sanitation efforts helping avoid major outbreaks. Local Conservation: Israel designated eight new forests as natural reserves along the northern border, strengthening legal protection for open spaces and ecological systems. Public Health Campaign: Jordan’s MoPH launched a hand-hygiene and infection-prevention push, training thousands of healthcare professionals to reduce healthcare-associated infections.