Lebanon Escalation: Israeli strikes hit near UNESCO-protected sites in southern Lebanon, with Tyre and Beaufort castle among areas cited for damage, as Beirut’s Choueifat suburb was struck and fighting intensifies ahead of talks in Washington. Gaza Control: Netanyahu ordered the army to expand control in Gaza to 70% of the territory, despite a ceasefire framework and stalled indirect Hamas talks. US-Iran Ceasefire Talks: U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative 60-day ceasefire extension and plan new nuclear talks, but Trump’s approval is still pending; the draft reportedly bars Iran from tolls and requires mine removal in the Strait of Hormuz. Hormuz Flashpoints: Iran fired warning shots at vessels near Hormuz, while the U.S. accused Iran of missile activity toward Kuwait, underscoring how fragile the truce remains. Sanctions Pressure: The U.S. imposed fresh sanctions on firms and vessels tied to Iran’s oil and petrochemical exports, aiming to choke revenue for military activities. Markets & Energy: Oil prices slid and European stocks rose on deal hopes, even as the ECB warned the Iran war could deepen “double scar” effects on eurozone consumers. UN Blacklist: The UN added Israeli and Russian forces to a sexual-violence conflict blacklist, triggering diplomatic backlash. Regional Diplomacy: Iran’s President Pezeshkian said Tehran will expand cooperation with Muslim and neighboring countries, citing calls with leaders including Malaysia and Pakistan.