U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Wednesday that negotiations with Iran are progressing positively, with potential breakthroughs anticipated over the weekend. Despite this optimism, Iranian officials reported no tangible progress in the discussions, emphasizing that while communications continue, the situation remains tense. Concurrently, Israel and Lebanon have reached a conditional ceasefire agreement following trilateral talks in Washington. This ceasefire is dependent on a complete halt to Hezbollah attacks and the withdrawal of its operatives from areas south of the Litani River. Under the new framework, pilot security zones will be established where the Lebanese Armed Forces will maintain exclusive control, effectively barring non-state armed groups from operating in those regions. Iran has warned that any Israeli aggression against Lebanon could provoke a significant military response, highlighting the fragile nature of the current ceasefire and the ongoing volatility in the region.