Iran Sanctions & War-Finance: The US Treasury sanctioned 10 people and entities in Iran, Hong Kong and Pakistan for allegedly enabling Iran’s MODAFL weapons supply chain, including Pakistani businessman Wasim Pasha Tajammal and firms tied to him. Hezbollah Funding Snapshot: A new report estimates Hezbollah received about $157m of weaponry in 2024, mostly as in-kind support from Iran, with analysts framing it as a way to map financial pressure points. Markets Under Strain: Bond yields hit multi-decade highs as investors price higher inflation and policy uncertainty tied to the Iran shock, keeping European equities and banks under pressure. UAE–Nigeria Deal Talk: FAB is considering syndicating part of its exposure to Nigeria’s $5bn total-return swap, potentially selling down risk while staying the counterparty. Iraq Banking Access: Al-Taif Islamic Bank depositors can resume partial withdrawals under a percentage-based payout system after 18 months of guardianship. Israel–UK Intel Row: Israel says it warned the UK about an Iran-linked plot at RAF Fairford; UK arrests followed, with investigations ongoing. Airline Security Shock: A Flydubai cockpit stabbing and attempted crash en route to Tel Aviv was stopped by passengers; the incident is now driving renewed scrutiny of airline security. Saudi Digital Ops Push: HUMAIN and EY are building Saudi Arabia’s first AI-native BPO service, aiming to move beyond isolated automation into end-to-end enterprise delivery. Israel Startup Funding: Israeli tech raised $2.5bn in September, with AI and cybersecurity among the biggest rounds.