Strait of Hormuz Diplomacy: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will honor the US memorandum only if Washington does too, warning it will respond “decisively and fearlessly” to threats as US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff head to Doha while Iran insists no direct talks are scheduled. Ceasefire Tensions: Iran’s acting defense minister says forces are on high alert and will act if any ceasefire clause is violated, as both sides trade accusations over weekend attacks and the next steps remain unclear. Shipping Pressure: Oman’s FM says mine-risk responsibility for the strait “primarily rests with Iran,” amid reports the US and Gulf allies are steering traffic through a new southern route to reduce Tehran’s leverage. Regional Security Fallout: Germany welcomed the US-Iran halt as a chance for diplomacy, while Israel’s Katz warned fighting could resume quickly and said Israel may operate independently if needed. Local Violence in Iran: Two IRGC members were killed in a shooting near the Iran-Iraq border, with authorities calling it a terrorist act. Afghanistan Crossfire: UNAMA says at least 28 civilians were killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, escalating Kabul-Islamabad tensions. Israel-Lebanon Stalemate: Analysis warns a US-mediated Israel-Lebanon framework could entrench a stalemate since Hezbollah disarmament is seen as unattainable. Palestine Settlements: Pakistan urged the UN Security Council to force Israel to stop settlement activity in occupied Palestinian territory.