The day opened with Trump claiming the US-Iran deal is 'largely negotiated' and includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran denied agreeing. By mid-morning, Israeli strikes killed 11 in Nabatieh, including women and children. In the afternoon, Hezbollah leader Qassem escalated rhetoric, calling for the government to resign if it fails to defend Lebanon, drawing sharp US condemnation from Rubio. Netanyahu asserted Trump supports Israel's right to self-defense in Lebanon. The evening saw Gulf indices rise on deal optimism, while Israeli media reported Hezbollah's resilience. The day's editorial focus shifted from the deal's progress to Qassem's ultimatum and the US response.