US-Iran Truce in Jeopardy: Talks meant to start in Switzerland were postponed after Vice President JD Vance delayed his trip, while Israel kept striking southern Lebanon—raising doubts about whether the new US-Iran memorandum can hold beyond the 60-day window. Lebanon Flashpoint: Lebanese and Israeli reports say dozens were killed in renewed strikes and fighting, including the first Israeli soldier deaths since the deal, as the MoU calls for an immediate halt to operations “on all fronts, including in Lebanon.” Strait of Hormuz & Blockade Lift: The US ended naval blockade enforcement and shipping resumed, with Hormuz transit toll-free for 60 days, but markets quickly turned cautious as the diplomatic process stalled. Iran’s Negotiating Red Lines: Iran’s chief negotiator said talks remain bound by Tehran’s “red lines,” and Khamenei reiterated he authorized the deal despite a “different view,” warning future talks won’t mean accepting the enemy’s position. US Domestic Backlash: GOP lawmakers and critics attacked the framework as too vague and too generous, while the White House defended it. Regional Mediation & Politics: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif said a delegation will attend Khamenei’s funeral and highlighted Pakistan’s role in the US-Iran understanding, as its parliament praised the mediation effort. Human Rights & Law: Iran’s singer Bahar Ahmadi was sentenced to 74 lashes over hijab-related restrictions, and Iran’s World Cup team plans a FIFA complaint over travel limits. Security Report: Reuters says Iran’s IRGC set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf targets, signaling continued pressure even as diplomacy begins.