US–Iran Deal Watch: Trump says a US–Iran framework deal could be signed Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz “open to all” right after, while Iran urges caution on timing and says the MoU is not final. Lebanon War Spillover: Israel carries out strikes in southern Lebanon and keeps pressure on Hezbollah, even as officials debate whether Lebanon is included in the emerging understandings; Israeli far-right ministers again call for strikes on Beirut’s Dahiyeh. Security Zone Stance: Israel signals it will not withdraw from its self-declared “security zone” in southern Lebanon, even if ground operations may be adjusted to avoid derailing diplomacy. Regional Sovereignty Row: Syria’s president rejects claims of Syrian interference in Lebanese affairs, stressing respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty amid ongoing crisis. Humanitarian Logistics: Aid groups warn that Middle East conflict disruptions are delaying shipments and raising costs, worsening food insecurity risks across vulnerable countries. Lebanon Trade Signal: Lebanon’s Progressive Socialist Party welcomed Saudi Arabia’s decision to resume imports of Lebanese products, saying it could support local sectors and state rebuilding. Business/Consumer Note: FDA issued a highest-risk recall for Alfredo sauce sold in multiple states due to possible salmonella contamination tied to a dry milk ingredient.