US-Iran MoU Talks: Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, after Iran and the US agreed to communication lines to keep shipping open and reduce Lebanon fighting, with mediators Pakistan and Qatar calling the Switzerland talks “encouraging progress” and setting a 60-day path to a final deal. Technical Follow-Up: Iran says technical discussions in Burgenstock concluded with working groups and implementation mechanisms, while Iran also denies any nuclear-site access changes tied to IAEA claims. Sanctions Shift: The US authorizes Iranian oil sales and a major sanctions waiver for Iran’s energy sector, signaling a big policy swing as negotiations continue. Regional Diplomacy: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian heads to Pakistan to press full MoU implementation, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio prepares a Gulf tour to sell the deal to wary allies. Security & Society: Turkey detains 209 in anti-terror raids ahead of the NATO summit; Oman’s Sultan Haitham meets Iran’s parliament speaker and foreign minister, stressing safe Hormuz navigation. Culture & Lifestyle: Qatar Music Academy wins global accreditation; Hollywood actor Giancarlo Esposito is reported to have embraced Islam in Saudi Arabia.