Strait of Hormuz Control: Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi says Tehran and Oman will jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz under international law, with decisions ultimately made by the two bordering states. Ceasefire Chaos (Israel-Lebanon): Hezbollah rejected a US-backed Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, demanding full Israeli withdrawal and warning resistance will continue, even as Israel said it won’t withdraw troops—casting doubt on any wider Iran talks. US-Iran War Powers & Trump Signals: The US House voted to limit Trump’s Iran war powers after he warned the conflict could restart if US troops are killed; Trump also floated possible talks with Iran’s supreme leader if a deal is reached. Kuwait Hit, Public Sympathy: Kuwait marked solidarity for an airport worker who lost a leg in an Iranian attack; Kuwait also faced renewed strikes as the US-Iran standoff strained the ceasefire. Media & Marketing: SMC Media signed a strategic partnership with TikTok as official ad partner in Saudi Arabia and Egypt; Shangri-La Jeddah appointed Lina Khan as Director of Marketing & Communications. Egypt Energy Push: Egypt signed deals for 1,500 MWh battery storage projects and approved petroleum concessions, while Credit Agricole Egypt launched an interest-free 12-month installment card offer. Culture Loss: Iranian-French author Marjane Satrapi, creator of Persepolis, died at 56.