Red Sea Security & Ports: Iran says it’s “deeply threatened” by Somaliland’s push for recognition and potential use of its deep-water port and airbase, warning this could disrupt Houthi-linked attacks on Red Sea shipping. Diplomacy in the Horn: Arab and Islamic states—including Djibouti—condemned Somaliland’s plan to open an embassy in occupied Jerusalem as “illegal and unacceptable,” while Somaliland’s officials defend deeper Israel ties and report special forces returning from training in Tel Aviv. Trade Corridors: Saudi Arabia expands Red Sea cargo routes, including a new service linking Jeddah to Salalah and the Port of Djibouti, as Gulf states seek alternatives amid wider shipping risk. Humanitarian Pressure: Somalia is nearing catastrophe, with aid agencies warning of severe food insecurity and acute malnutrition affecting millions. Public Finance Focus: Kenya’s Salaries and Remuneration Commission shifts attention from wage levels to productivity, announcing a June 17–19 national conference on civil service performance. Health Cooperation: Djibouti joined Horn of Africa and Yemen ministers to recommit to ending variant poliovirus through stronger cross-border coordination and surveillance.