Israel–Lebanon Talks: Reuters reports Israel and Lebanon are discussing a US-backed “pilot” plan where IDF forces could hand over control of parts of southern Lebanon to the Lebanese Armed Forces, with US-trained vetting and an Israeli military presence kept in a buffer zone; talks are ongoing in Washington as the ceasefire remains fragile. US–Iran Deal Friction: The US and Iran are still at odds over nuclear inspections, with Trump claiming “infinity” monitoring while Tehran denies any scheduled IAEA visits to bombed sites; Congress also moved to curb war powers, passing a largely symbolic Senate resolution to block further US military action without approval. Hormuz Shipping & Energy: Oman opened a temporary, toll-free transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz with IMO coordination, while oil prices slid toward four-month lows as shipping improved and sanctions relief boosted sentiment—though uncertainty over fees and enforcement persists. Aviation Risk for Lebanon: Europe’s aviation safety regulator (EASA) extended guidance telling airlines to avoid airspace over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon, warning that even with de-escalation, violations and instability could still disrupt commercial flights. Regional Diplomacy: Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the deal is “America’s declaration of defeat” and pushed for regional countries to shape security, while Pakistan expects US-Iran technical talks to resume next week. Lebanon–Syria Angle: Syria’s Ahmad al-Sharaa denied any plan for military intervention in Lebanon, saying Damascus wants economic channels, as Netanyahu is expected to raise Syria-linked security concerns.