US-Iran Standoff: The US says it’s “more than capable” of resuming war with Iran as Trump reviews a possible framework to extend a 60-day ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran denies a final deal and insists it will keep managing Hormuz with IRGC authorization and designated routes. Strait of Hormuz Pressure: Iran says 20 merchant ships crossed in the past 24 hours under its coordination, as US forces keep enforcing a blockade by disabling vessels trying to reach Iranian ports. Maritime Enforcement: CENTCOM reported firing a Hellfire missile into the engine room of a Gambia-flagged ship in the Gulf of Oman after warnings, underscoring rising risks for commercial traffic. Lebanon-Israel Escalation: Hezbollah and Israel traded fire as Israel intensified strikes across southern Lebanon and issued evacuation warnings for villages near the Zahrani River, while Lebanon’s PM Nawaf Salam accused Israel of “scorched earth” tactics and targeting cultural identity. Pentagon Talks Impasse: Israel-Lebanon security talks at the Pentagon reportedly produced zero progress, with Israel seeking to keep control of areas it holds as Hezbollah expands rocket and drone attacks. West Bank Raids: Israeli forces raided West Bank areas, imposed curfews, and detained Palestinians, including in Beit Ummar and across occupied Jerusalem. Iraq Weapons Question: Pressure is growing on Iranian-backed Iraqi militias to hand over weapons or claim state control, with Kataib Hezbollah signaling willingness to “confine” arms to state hands. Kuwait Condemns Iran: Kuwait condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks as a violation of sovereignty, with regional states expressing solidarity. US Sanctions Iran Oil: The US announced new sanctions on Iran’s oil and petrochemical networks, targeting entities and vessels tied to energy exports. Egypt Watch: Egypt’s EGX plans to launch derivatives, while Red Sea ports received 65,000 tons of Ukrainian wheat and the state budget boosts health and education spending. Saudi Deportations: Saudi authorities arrested 8,090 illegal residents in a week and deported 7,466.