Israel-Lebanon Escalation: Despite a US-brokered ceasefire framework, Hezbollah rejected the deal and demanded full Israeli withdrawal, while Israel continued strikes including near Tyre and around Jabal Amel Hospital; Israel also warned residents of three villages north of the Litani River to evacuate. Iran Nuclear Oversight: The UN nuclear watchdog (IAEA) said it couldn’t inspect key Iranian facilities hit by war and reported little change in its assessment, as enriched uranium stockpile details remain unclear. Gulf Tensions and Oil Routes: Four Iranian-flagged tankers reportedly slipped through the Strait of Hormuz with transponders off amid US blockade claims, while Iran and the US traded blame over attacks near Kuwait. US Politics and War Powers: In Washington, the House advanced steps to end Trump’s Iran war, adding pressure as lawmakers challenge his war powers. Humanitarian Fallout: Palestinian refugees in Lebanon face renewed displacement and hardship as fighting drags on, and Israel’s Supreme Court lifted a ban on Red Cross prison visits. Regional Economy: Turkey’s inflation edged up to 32.6% in May, and the OECD warned prolonged Middle East conflict could push economies toward recession.