Middle East Shipping Shock: The US carried out a third round of strikes on Iran, hitting about 140 Iranian military targets after an attack on the Cyprus-flagged container ship M/V GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz left a crew member missing; Iran says the strait is closed “until further notice,” while the US insists traffic is still flowing and it will keep the corridor open. Regional Fallout: Iran retaliated with drone and missile attacks on Gulf states including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman, as the crisis threatens a fragile ceasefire and raises fresh concerns for maritime travel and tourism-linked trade routes. Cyprus-Linked Safety Update: Cyprus is also in the spotlight after the GFS Galaxy incident, while separately in Paphos a British toddler died after a hotel balcony fall and police are investigating; the father may face arrest. Tourism Accessibility Watch: Cyprus is pushing to improve beach access for wheelchair users, but reports highlight gaps beyond the sand—parking, ramps, facilities, and hotel readiness still lag. Schengen Move: Cyprus received positive EU technical approval to join Schengen, with the final political decision now shifting to member states.