Maritime Security & Sanctions: The U.S. expanded Iran-related enforcement with a fresh boarding of the Marshall Islands-registered sanctioned tanker MT Davina in the Indian Ocean, as Washington targets vessels tied to Iran’s “shadow fleet” beyond the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomacy & Regional Pressure: In the Gulf, the Arab League chief urged the UN Security Council to act over oil tanker attacks and Saudi targeting, warning of “Iranian interference” and proxy-style operations. Frozen Assets Deal: Iran says any U.S.-Iran peace framework hinges on releasing $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, while the U.S. simultaneously rolled out new Iran sanctions. Local Governance & Social Policy: In Majuro, the Marshall Islands’ Enra universal basic income program delivered a larger third-quarter payment—$200 per citizen—boosted by President Hilda Heine’s push amid rising fuel and food costs. Ocean Policy & Finance: President Hilda Heine told a Tokyo summit that island states need better access to finance, technology, and data to manage oceans sustainably. Shipping & Compliance: RMI’s registry highlighted long-running QUALSHIP 21 performance and a recent ITLOS win, while Pacific fisheries officials trained for new EU freezer-vessel rules that could affect most EU-listed Pacific exporters. Tech & Finance: tZERO said institutional investors can now custody the RMI’s USDM1 sovereign digital bond through a regulated broker-dealer setup. Climate & Mobility: Pacific governments adopted regional guidance on planned climate relocation, stressing community participation and cultural protection. Majuro Politics Week Note: The week’s biggest RMI-relevant thread is how global maritime pressure and sanctions enforcement intersect with local shipping, finance, and social stability.