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Iran War Diplomacy: Trump says he’s paused a planned Iran strike after Arab partners asked for “a couple more days,” but the stop-start messaging is rattling markets and trust as Iran complains about “contradictory messages.” Energy Shock: Oil eased but stayed above $100 as the Strait of Hormuz remains a choke point, while the IEA warns commercial inventories are “depleting very fast,” keeping households and businesses on edge. Lebanon Front: Israel hit southern Lebanon again despite a ceasefire extension, including phosphorus shells on farms and reported detentions, as the death toll tops 3,000. Gaza Legal Pressure: The ICC seeks an arrest warrant for Israeli finance minister Smotrich over displacement and alleged genocidal remarks, while a UN torture rapporteur urges Israel to overhaul detention practices. US Domestic Fallout: A San Diego Islamic Center shooting is being treated as a hate crime; investigators say hate writings were found linked to the suspects, sparking renewed fears of Islamophobia. Regional Moves: DP World signed an $800M deal to modernize Syria’s Tartous port, and Turkey unveiled a new ICBM concept aimed at strategic autonomy.

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