Syria-Russia Ports & Airbase Reset: Damascus says it has begun taking over civilian facilities at Hmeimim Airport and Tartous Port (including Pier No. 4), while Russian military sites will be converted into joint training and qualification centers, with a three-month transition after 18 months of talks. Energy Output Push: The Syrian Petroleum Company plans rehabilitation at Rmelan oil fields and the Sweidiya gas plant in Hasakah with a target of raising production toward 250,000 bpd by end-2027, citing current output around 70,000 bpd. Procurement Scrutiny: Syria’s Petroleum Company approved a $184.8M direct contract for crude-oil storage tanks at Baniyas and Tartous, drawing criticism over lack of tendering and missing public procurement details. Regional Trade & Logistics: Iraq is seeking to reopen border crossings with Syria and streamline customs to boost bilateral trade as Hormuz disruptions raise shipping costs. Maritime Security Pressure: Saudi Arabia and Yemen condemned an attack on a UAE-operated oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, warning it threatens navigation and global energy supplies. Oil Corridor Talk: Reports say Iraq is weighing competing transport routes that could divert cargo away from the Grand Faw Port plan, reshaping Syria-linked corridor prospects.