Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi's diplomatic mission continued with expressions of pleasure at returning to Beirut and goals of opening a "new page." The day's central development came when Hezbollah MP Mohammad Raad visited the government palace, declaring his party's full cooperation with the Salam government they consider themselves part of.
Raad's statements marked a shift from previous tensions, telling reporters that arms discussions would proceed gradually with President Aoun and emphasizing national interest above all provocations. This followed yesterday's Iranian messages urging Hezbollah calm and cooperation with the state.
Meanwhile, a pharmaceutical scandal emerged with the arrest of Minister Ali Hassan Khalil's brother in a fake cancer drugs case. Administrative tensions surfaced as Minister Nassar ordered immediate evacuation of buildings adjacent to the Palace of Justice in Baabda.
UN Secretary-General Guterres appointed a new UNIFIL commander, while reports suggested explosives had entered Lebanon by air as part of Israeli operations.