Morning coverage focused on the diplomatic fallout from General Joseph Aoun’s Washington visit and the structural shakeup within Hezbollah following Wafic Safa’s removal. Editors prioritized the Lebanese Army’s survival strategies, highlighting upcoming support conferences and internal salary adjustments amidst American pressure. By early afternoon, editorial attention shifted to Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Minister Amin Salam’s high-profile tour of southern border villages, including Tyre, Bint Jbeil, and Yaroun. Pro-government and centrist outlets framed this as a reassertion of state authority and a pledge for reconstruction in the face of Israeli aggression. Simultaneously, reports emerged of Army Commander Joseph Aoun visiting Saudi Arabia to secure institutional backing. The evening was dominated by escalating regional signaling. Media across the spectrum analyzed Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi’s warnings regarding American bases and the presence of U.S. officials aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, interpreting these as direct messages between Washington and Tehran during the Muscat negotiations.