Strait of Hormuz Diplomacy: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is waiting on a formal US response after Washington rejected a seven-day reopening plan, as Trump frames the offer as a bid by Iran to “make a deal” while “losing so badly.” Iran Flight Curbs Hit Iraq Politics: Baghdad’s suspension of Iranian airline flights is now a major domestic flashpoint, with the Shiite Coordination Framework meeting PM Ali Al-Zaidi to weigh political fallout and whether to keep the restrictions while Iraq negotiates US exemptions for humanitarian and civilian travel. US Sanctions Pressure on Iraqi Aviation: A senior Iraqi source says Washington warned that sanctions could extend beyond Iranian airlines to any airport or service provider handling those flights, pushing Baghdad to halt services while seeking carve-outs. Anti-Corruption Crackdown: Iraq’s Integrity Commission arrested two bribery suspects in separate cases tied to land lease renewals and delayed pension salary releases. KRG vs Financial Times: Kurdistan’s government accused the Financial Times of misrepresenting PM Masrour Barzani’s remarks on the coalition withdrawal, arguing the region’s air-defense vulnerability is the core issue. Basra-Khor Abdullah Dispute: A Basra movement urged Iraq to prioritize the disputed Khor Abdullah waterway in a new Iraq-Kuwait committee, calling for independent legal and technical panels. Kurdistan Peshmerga Funding Cut: The US-led coalition has halted financial aid to KRG Peshmerga after a four-year agreement expired, aligning with a broader end to coalition combat and training roles by Sept. 30. Coalition HQ Closure: Iraq says the US-led coalition headquarters will close on Sept. 30 as Baghdad prepares to mark Oct. 1 “Sovereignty Day.” Dollar Cash Shipments: Iraq says it reached an understanding with the US to resume physical dollar banknote shipments, with another delivery expected soon.