Israel-Iran Shadow War Claims: CNN reports Mossad special forces and intelligence units operated from southern Azerbaijan near the Iranian border during the Iran conflict, including drone missions and alleged strikes; Azerbaijan’s Washington embassy rejected the claims as unfounded. U.S.-Iran Escalation: CENTCOM announced new strikes on Iranian territory, framing them as self-defense. Regional Connectivity: Azerbaijan’s Middle Corridor is gaining “additional significance” amid Gulf tensions, with officials pointing to BTK rail and the Zangezur corridor as key links. Azerbaijan Economy Focus: The non-oil sector now makes up 71.5% of GDP, while the economy’s model prioritizes directing extra revenues into reserves for stability; incentives in Karabakh and East Zangezur are under consideration. Aghdam Post-Conflict Industry: A new eco-friendly factory investment is highlighted as part of Aghdam’s industrial revival. Human Rights Pressure: ANCA welcomed a U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee move advancing a Sherman amendment demanding Azerbaijan release Armenian POWs and political prisoners. Sea of Azov Update: Azerbaijan repatriated bodies of four citizens killed in a drone attack on cargo vessels. Digital Child Protection: Azerbaijan’s Media Development Agency held a public discussion on draft rules to protect children from harmful online content.