UN Security Council Clash: Kuwait urged the UN to take a firm stance against repeated Iranian attacks, calling them violations of international law and stressing Kuwait will not allow its territory to be used for hostile launches. Regional Diplomacy: Pakistan told the UNSC it has stepped up efforts to prevent wider conflict after strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait, warning escalation would worsen humanitarian harm and regional stability. Hormuz Pressure on Shipping: Iran warned tankers to follow routes approved by Tehran or face “immediate and forceful” response, keeping energy-security fears alive even as talks continue. Oil Flows Update: Gulf crude exports rose sharply in June to above 10m bpd, with the UAE leading the recovery and Kuwait among producers benefiting from improved Strait of Hormuz traffic, though volumes remain far below pre-war levels. Kuwait Domestic Policy: Kuwait set a 90-day deadline for applicants of government rental housing to update their data, with failure potentially leading to cancellation. KPC Law Impact: A legal analysis highlighted how Kuwait’s Decree-Law No. 67 of 2026 reshapes KPC contracting and governance, including limits on agents in future contracts. Interior Crackdown: Kuwait’s Interior Ministry arrested 10 drug suspects and seized Captagon and other narcotics in multiple cases.