US-Iran Peace Push vs. Escalation Risk: Trump says a “great settlement” could be signed in Europe within days and that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen without tolls, but Iran’s foreign ministry insists no final decision is made and reviews continue, keeping the deal fragile. Energy & Shipping Shock: Markets react to shifting strike threats and Hormuz uncertainty; reports also flag renewed danger to commercial shipping as tensions flare. Lebanon Human Cost: In southern Lebanon, displaced families bury Hezbollah dead in temporary graves because they can’t return home, underscoring how conflict disrupts communities and local recovery. Lebanon Security Incidents: UNIFIL reports two Malaysian peacekeepers wounded in an attack on a logistics convoy in southern Lebanon, with drone activity also noted. Lebanon-Saudi Trade Lift: Lebanon’s ambassador in Riyadh says Saudi Arabia resumed imports after Beirut met required standards, framing it as a “lifeline” for Lebanon’s economy. Lebanon Infrastructure & Connectivity: Qlayaat Airport development is moving forward, pitched as a geo-economic step that could reconnect northern Lebanon to regional corridors. Local Services Expansion: ConvenientMD opens a new urgent care clinic in West Lebanon, adding X-ray and lab services and expanding walk-in capacity. Regional Diplomacy Pressure: France bars official Israeli participation at Eurosatory 2026, signaling widening political strain that can spill into defense supply chains.