Aviation & Transit Dispute: Turkmenistan denied an Iranian overflight permit, forcing a Tehran–Dushanbe flight to turn back to Imam Khomeini Airport, as Iran’s aviation authority said; the same period also saw Iranian airlines cancel UAE-bound services after US sanctions deadlines. Sanctions Pressure on Iran: Reports say flights to the UAE were halted from midnight, with US “economic D-Day” measures targeting companies doing business with Iranian carriers and claims that most international routes have been cut. Halk Maslahaty Decisions: At Turkmenistan’s People’s Council session in Ashgabat, leaders approved long-term plans including an industrial development strategy (2030–2045), a youth policy program to 2031, and a national concept on international law and neutrality. Independence Preparations: A presidential decree set Sept. 28, 2026 as a non-working day and moved the day off to Sept. 29 for the 35th Independence anniversary. Agriculture Investment: Turkmenistan plans to lay the foundation for a 60,000-ton cottonseed processing plant in Dashoguz this year, producing vegetable oil and supported by a new joint agricultural research lab. Urban Development: Arkadag’s second phase opening ceremony is planned for 2027, with the city framed as a smart-city project expanding renewable energy. Diplomacy & EU Talks: Turkmenistan’s deputy foreign minister met the EU ambassador to discuss bilateral cooperation and UN General Assembly priorities. Sports & Culture: Turkmen diplomats received state awards at the MFA for the Independence anniversary, while Turkmen horse protection law introduces genetic control and microchipping for Akhal-Teke horses.