US-Iran War Powers: The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution urging an end to Trump’s Iran war, a rare rebuke that still leaves the administration negotiating a final deal. Nuclear Inspections Clash: Trump says Iran agreed to “infinity” inspections and to keep the Strait of Hormuz open; Tehran denies key concessions, with disputes also swirling around frozen assets and UN access. Hormuz & Shipping: Reports say the Strait is reopening for commercial traffic, but Iran insists it will administer the waterway and allies warn about tolls. Lebanon Front: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem renewed calls for full Israeli withdrawal, while Lebanon-Israel talks in Washington continue under an Iran-linked shadow. Gulf Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio starts a Gulf tour to reassure allies worried about the Iran deal’s regional price tag. Media/Marcom: A Brooklyn coffee shop faces a DOJ civil-rights probe after banning a pro-Israel congressman, spotlighting how brand decisions and politics collide. Egypt Business & Media Adjacent: Egypt’s FRA reviews NCC-ESCOM’s revised Spinalex tender; Samsung probes manufacturing expansion in Egypt; and Egypt’s justice ministry partners with Sahl to expand e-payment services. Tech in the Region: Odine and Supermicro team up to advance AI infrastructure in Türkiye, while Huwise partners with Ejada Systems to push data product marketplaces across the Middle East. Kids Online Policy: Azerbaijan moves to ban under-16s from social media, feeding the wider EU push for child protections online.