Editors tracked a rapid US-Iran escalation that dominated the morning: Tehran shut the Strait of Hormuz after US strikes, oil surged, and Hezbollah denied a CNN report. By noon, Trump vowed 'very hard' strikes and seizure of oil facilities, while President Aoun insisted Lebanon would not withdraw from negotiations and declared the country's future independent of both Iran and Israel. Hezbollah downed an Israeli Heron drone over the Bekaa, and Israeli strikes continued in the south. In the evening, Trump abruptly announced a 'great' deal with Iran, cancelling strikes; Tehran denied a final agreement but said the text was nearly ready. The World Cup opening in Mexico provided a brief diversion. The day's arc moved from war footing to sudden diplomacy, with Lebanese sovereignty rhetoric persisting throughout.