1. A draft agreement on Iranian oil sanctions waivers has been finalized, with 25 million barrels of Iranian oil reportedly passing the blockade since Monday.
2. Talks between Iran and the US have paused as Iran demands an end to the war in Lebanon as a prerequisite for further negotiations.
3. Israel declared it would maintain a 'security zone' in Lebanon for as long as necessary to protect its people, escalating potential regional tensions.
Iran Oil Waivers, ME Tensions, & Stalled US-Iran Talks Highlight Regional Risks
