The Day Musk Called Lebanon

Elon Musk contacted President Aoun expressing interest in establishing his companies in Lebanon, marking an unexpected diplomatic development as the country emerged from regional conflict. Kataeb sources suggested Starlink would arrive first, with Tesla potentially following.

Morning headlines focused on mounting pressure for Hezbollah's disarmament, with Israel conditioning its withdrawal from occupied positions on weapon removal. Jumblatt announced his Progressive Socialist Party had surrendered its weapons to the state three weeks earlier, calling on other parties to follow suit.

Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei claimed victory over Israel, warning of severe costs for future aggression. American military officials described their recent Iran strike as "historic" and "complex," while reports indicated Israel suffered $12 billion in war losses.

Security incidents continued despite the ceasefire, with a weapons-smuggling pickup truck exploding in Hermel and Israeli strikes targeting locations in southern Lebanon. Parliamentary debates resumed over expatriate voting rights expansion.