US-Iran De-escalation: President Donald Trump says he will order a halt to fresh US strikes on Iran after allies reached “broad outlines” for a deal that includes the “immediate, complete and total” reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat, with Israel joining the commitment—though the pause is conditional on rapid agreement. US Travel Warnings: US embassies across the Middle East, including Kuwait, urged Americans to “consider departing” or be ready to leave amid fears of “unforeseen escalation,” warning of possible flight cancellations and airspace closures. Kuwait Security Update: Kuwait’s armed forces said they intercepted and destroyed Iranian drones targeting “vital facilities,” including a government site in the north and civilian vehicles on Bubiyan Island, with material damage reported but no injuries. Oil & Shipping Risk: The Hormuz standoff continues to disrupt regional energy flows, keeping airlines adjusting schedules and prompting wider market jitters. Energy Trade Diversification: Türkiye and Iraq signed a one-year deal to keep the Iraq–Türkiye Crude Oil Pipeline running, securing at least 750,000 bpd to Ceyhan as an alternative export route amid Hormuz-linked shipping disruptions. OPEC+ Outlook: OPEC+ plans a September quota increase of 188,000 bpd, then a three-month pause on further changes while it reviews capacity targets for 2027.