Middle East Oil Shock Eases (For Now): Oil slid sharply after Trump said the U.S. is nearing an Iran deal, reviving hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening; Brent and WTI both fell to near two-month lows as markets shifted from “war premium” to lower energy-cost expectations. U.S. Military Keeps Oil Moving: U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said about 7 million barrels a day are moving out of the Arabian Gulf with military help, and the U.S. aims to restore full flows even without Iran’s cooperation. Energy Diplomacy in the Balkans: Bulgaria’s energy ties with Türkiye face a potential reset as Rumen Radev said Ankara wants renegotiation of the BOTAS deal to deepen gas and electricity transport links. Storage Spotlight: A Romanian report dubbed Bulgaria the “battery of the Balkans,” pointing to rapid buildout of battery and pumped-storage capacity. Regional Disputes Over Oil Spills: Venezuela accused Trinidad and Tobago of a new oil spill reaching its shores, while both sides trade demands for transparency and responsibility. Safety Alerts From Gas Leaks: Methane readings forced a shutdown at a highway construction site in Sarawak, and separate gas-leak incidents triggered evacuations and road closures in the U.S. Renewables Momentum: Solar generated more electricity than coal in the U.S. for the first time in May, underscoring the continuing shift in power generation. Grid and Policy Moves: Maharashtra ordered rural drinking-water schemes to shift gradually to solar to cut electricity costs, while Bangladesh’s energy minister reviewed power management ahead of Rooppur commissioning.