Humanitarian Aid in Syria: Qatar Red Crescent Society says its Eid al-Adha Sacrifice Campaign reached 247,344 beneficiaries across Qatar and 13 countries, including Syria, with meat delivered via home and distribution points under Sharia rules and safety standards. Trade Routes Under Pressure: Turkey’s transport minister says the modernised Hejaz Railway could be extended to Oman, using an initial Türkiye–Aleppo link to create an alternative corridor amid Strait of Hormuz risk. Regional Energy Shock: With Hormuz effectively closed since late February, analysts warn trade and energy turmoil could deepen if disruptions last until September, forcing supply-chain reshuffles. US-Iran Asset Talks: Reuters reports the US is considering redirecting frozen Iranian assets to fund reconstruction and compensate Gulf damages, as tensions and drone/missile incidents continue. Syria-linked Logistics: World Food Programme says fortified biscuits reached Afghanistan after routing through nine countries due to border closures and Hormuz disruption, with Syria included in the transit path. Syrian Industry Signals: Jordan’s industrial exports rose 2.6% in Q1 2026, with exports to Syria up 44%, hinting at regional demand despite instability. Civil Defense Response: Syrian Civil Defense reported responding to 181 fires (including 45 in fields and crops) and 19 traffic accidents, with one death and 24 injuries.