UNIFIL Security in Lebanon: UN peacekeepers at the Shama base in southern Lebanon marked a minute’s silence after colleagues were killed, underscoring how renewed Israel–Hezbollah hostilities have kept UNIFIL under pressure. Lebanon–Israel Framework: A Lebanon–Israel understanding is being framed as tied to “developments on the ground” and focused on dismantling Hezbollah, while Lebanon’s conflict management phase continues with reconstruction and displacement still unresolved. US–Iran Talks & Strait of Hormuz: Diplomatic sources say the next US–Iran technical talks may be held in Islamabad around July 11, with discussions covering nuclear issues, sanctions relief, frozen assets, and regional security including Lebanon’s ceasefire and Hormuz stability. Hormuz Fees & Maritime Risk: Iran says it will introduce “service fees” for ships after a fee-free period, while analysts warn that even non-toll control of Hormuz could become a political lever affecting regional trade and environmental protection at sea. Regional Climate of Tension: Erdogan urged Israel’s “war-addicted” government not to plunge the region into bloodshed again, linking the push for calm to the Islamabad-mediated deconfliction effort. Water Stress Data: A new global map highlights extreme water stress across the region, including Egypt and Lebanon’s neighbors, adding urgency to water planning as climate patterns shift.