US-Iran MoU Under Pressure: Switzerland confirmed the planned implementation talks were postponed after JD Vance’s trip was canceled, just as the 60-day process on Iran’s nuclear program was supposed to begin. Lebanon Flashpoint: Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 16 people overnight, threatening the ceasefire framework even as the Strait of Hormuz reopened and shipping resumed. Iran’s Warning: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said it has a “predetermined” reciprocal response plan if the US breaches the agreement. Regional Security Tactics: Reuters reports Iran’s IRGC created covert Iraqi cells to launch drone attacks on Gulf states hosting US forces, signaling a shift in how Tehran projects power. Culture & Society: In Israel, elder fraud cases rose 61% in 2025, with most perpetrators being family members; in Iran, singer Parastoo Ahmadi was sentenced to 74 lashes for a hijab-free patriotic performance. Diplomacy & Identity: Israel cut ties with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over alleged “apartheid” remarks, while Arab-Islamic ministers condemned settler violence against West Bank mosques. Design Spotlight: Iran Bracelet by Mersa Habibi won Silver at the A’ Design Awards, blending Persian heritage with contemporary jewelry craft.