Maritime Oil- Spill Risk: A Greenpeace-linked report says an oil spill in the Gulf of Oman has doubled to about 400 sq km, threatening protected seabird and mangrove areas off Oman and Iran. Hormuz Flashpoint: Iran’s IRGC says it destroyed a U.S. Saildrone Explorer near the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran claimed it seized a U.S. underwater drone days earlier—raising fears for global oil traffic and marine ecosystems. Energy Supply Shock: Brent jumped above $107 as shipping disruption fears mount, while the wider Gulf conflict continues to rattle regional waters. BRICS Climate & Trade Signals: BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration, calling for “maximum restraint” in West Asia, opposing forced Gaza displacement, and naming carbon border adjustment mechanisms in trade—tying climate-linked barriers to global governance fights. Iraq–Saudi Pipeline Fallout: Iraq says attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline were launched from its territory and dismissed a commander, underscoring how conflict is reshaping regional energy infrastructure and spillover risks. Iraq Oil + Renewables Angle: Iraq signed a 25-year deal to expand production at the Ajil oil field, with plans to integrate oil, gas and renewables to cut environmental impact.