US-Iran Nuclear Talks: Trump said Washington’s goal is to permanently bar Iran from a nuclear weapon, while also saying he’d be “honored” to meet Iran’s new leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, if a deal ends the war. US Congress Pushback: The US House approved a war-powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, underscoring mounting political resistance as negotiations drag on. Gulf Ceasefire Tensions: Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire, but Hezbollah rejected the terms, clouding prospects for any broader Iran-linked deal. Strait of Hormuz Plan: Iran’s Araghchi said Iran and Oman would jointly manage the Strait under international law, with decisions ultimately handled by Tehran and Muscat. IAEA Nuclear Monitoring: The UN nuclear watchdog reported it cannot inspect or verify key Iran nuclear stockpiles after war-damaged sites remain off limits. Kuwait Human Impact: Kuwait marked a wave of sympathy for an airport worker who lost a leg in an Iranian drone attack, as flights resumed amid ongoing strikes. Egypt Industry & Energy: Egypt’s PM reviewed how to maximize military-production firms for civilian needs, while Egypt signed deals for 1,500 MWh battery storage projects in Zafarana and Benban. Sports/Travel Fallout: Neymar was ruled out of Brazil’s friendly vs Egypt with a calf injury, and Iran’s World Cup preparations remain delayed by US visa processing.