US-Iran Truce Talks: After first-round negotiations in Switzerland, the US temporarily eased sanctions to let Iran sell oil for 60 days and set up channels to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and stabilize Lebanon, but Iran immediately disputed US claims about nuclear inspector access to bombed sites. Nuclear Dispute: JD Vance said inspectors could return, while Iran’s foreign ministry said no visits are planned and that nuclear talks are not yet underway. Hormuz Tensions: Iran’s chief negotiator insisted the strait will be administered by Tehran and warned it won’t return to pre-war conditions, as shipping traffic rebounded despite threats. Regional Diplomacy: Iran’s President Pezeshkian heads to Pakistan to press full MoU implementation, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio tours the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain to address Gulf concerns over missile limits, sanctions relief and oil-route control. Lebanon Flashpoints: Iran warned any further Israeli attacks on Lebanon are a “red line,” as violence reportedly flared again and Israel said it is not bound by the US-Iran track. Black Sea Security: Türkiye protested a Russian drone strike that injured Turkish crew and killed an Egyptian sailor, underscoring risks to civilian shipping. Energy/Climate: A World Bank report flagged Russia and Iran driving a surge in gas flaring, complicating efforts to end routine burning.