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Lebanon Toll Hits 3,000: Lebanon’s health ministry says deaths in renewed Israel–Hezbollah fighting have surpassed 3,000, with over a million displaced as strikes keep rolling despite a fragile ceasefire framework. Iran–US Talks Under Strain: Washington says Iran’s latest response is “insufficient” and Trump warns the “clock is ticking,” while Iran expands control tools around the Strait of Hormuz, including a new maritime authority and fees targeting undersea internet cables. Gulf Tensions Spread: Iraq’s foreign ministry condemned drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, stressing no assault on the Kingdom and launching an investigation. Sanctions and Markets: The US extended a 30-day waiver for Russian oil at sea to ease energy shocks, while the EU warns the Iran war could trigger stagflation and food-price pressure worldwide. Diplomacy in Motion: Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi is in Tehran to keep US-Iran channels open as both sides trade hardline demands. Money Meets Pressure: Adani Enterprises will pay $275m to settle US Iran sanctions violations tied to LPG shipments. Europe’s Political Friction: Croatia’s president blocked Israel’s proposed ambassador, adding to the diplomatic fallout.

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