Lebanon's Agriculture Minister announced government preparations to disarm Palestinian camps, marking an escalation from previous days' focus on Hezbollah weapons. The International Atomic Energy Agency declared Iran in violation of nuclear commitments, setting the stage for Sunday's US-Iran negotiations in Oman.
Lebanese officials called for UNIFIL mandate renewal without modifications, reversing the confrontational stance seen in recent days. President Aoun departed for Vatican meetings while tensions mounted over potential Israeli strikes on Iran.
By afternoon, Trump intervened decisively, stating Israel should not strike Iran given proximity to a nuclear agreement. Wall Street Journal reported Israeli officials suggesting attacks could come "as soon as Sunday," creating a timeline collision between diplomatic and military tracks. Lebanese media examined three military scenarios if Iran were attacked, while coverage questioned whether the "axis of resistance" curtain was falling on the Iran-Hezbollah relationship.