Lebanon Security & Reconstruction: The Lebanese Army completed deployment in Zawtar al-Gharbiya (southern Nabatieh) and is running engineering surveys to prepare residents’ return after Israeli withdrawal, with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam saying essential services will be restored (water, electricity, communications) and prefabricated housing prepared. Energy & Shipping Risk: The Houthis said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, while the US carried out a 12th straight night of strikes on Iran, as both sides escalate threats to bridges/power plants tied to Strait of Hormuz shipping—fuel and goods prices face renewed pressure. Nuclear Deal Shockwaves: The US and Saudi Arabia announced a nuclear cooperation agreement (123 framework) that is drawing criticism over safeguards and timing amid the Iran standoff. Local Industry Watch: Lebanon’s Expo Center will keep receiving annual payments, while a separate Lebanon-related item flags the country among the world’s riskiest markets (equity risk premium at 30.9%). Business & Services (Not Lebanon, but relevant to regional trade): Automated border control is projected to surge to $10.15bn by 2035, driven by AI and biometrics—an indicator of where regional airport and border tech spending may head.