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US-Iran Brinkmanship: Oil swung sharply after reports the US and Iran could be “hours” from announcing a deal, even as Trump said talks are in “final stages” and warned he’ll either get a deal or take “nasty” steps. Hormuz Power Play: Iran is formalizing control with a “Persian Gulf Strait Authority,” ship vetting, and a new oversight zone that it says requires coordination and permission—sparking UAE anger. Diplomacy Under Pressure: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iran’s top officials as Islamabad keeps messages flowing on a ceasefire draft. Hajj Amid War: Trump reportedly paused strikes after Saudi warnings about reputational damage during Hajj; Saudi expects about 1.5 million pilgrims. Humanitarian Releases: The Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 activists were freed and routed via Turkish flights; meanwhile Iranian sailors seized near Singapore were repatriated via Pakistan. Regional Fallout: In Lebanon, reports describe looting by Israeli soldiers and Hezbollah demands to embassies—withdrawal, detainee releases, and an end to assassinations.

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