US-Iran Nuclear Pivot: Vice President JD Vance says Washington will pursue an Iran nuclear deal “with or without” Israel’s approval, signaling a major shift as Trump forecasts a possible deal in days and insists on rigorous inspections. Defense & Tech: A report claims Israel is expanding AI-controlled drones for intelligence and strike missions, while another story highlights how US lawmakers are pushing deeper US-Israel defense-industrial integration via a Pentagon procurement-linked measure. Shipping & Energy Costs: Iran war jitters are driving container freight rates sharply higher and raising global shipping risk, as India tells the UN it opposes attacks on merchant shipping and reports nationals missing. Nuclear Oversight: The IAEA board demands Iran fully cooperate, provide stockpile details and grant access to sites tied to prior strikes. West Bank Trade & Sanctions: European countries announce coordinated sanctions on Israeli settler networks, while an investigation alleges settlement goods enter Europe under false “from Israel” labels. Industrial Vision Launches: Vadzo Imaging unveils new Sony-sensor Falcon-900MGS USB and Innova GigE camera lines aimed at robotics and industrial inspection. Inflation Watch: US consumer inflation hits a three-year high on energy costs, with food-at-home cooling slightly—relevant for Israel’s import-dependent consumer and retail sectors.