US-Iran Framework for Hormuz: The US and Iran agreed on a framework to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and lift the US blockade of Iranian ports, with a signing set for June 19 in Switzerland; oil prices slid on the news as shipping and energy markets eye faster trade flows. Lebanon/Syria Security Standoff: Israel says it will not withdraw from occupied areas in Lebanon and also signals it will keep a presence in Syria and Gaza “indefinitely,” even as the interim US-Iran deal claims hostilities will stop across fronts. Jordan-Syria Industrial Cooperation: Jordan and Syria held expanded talks in Damascus covering water, energy, transport, trade facilitation, and civil aviation—key areas for cross-border business and logistics. Rail Corridor Plan: Türkiye and Saudi Arabia plan a rail link connecting to Jordan and Syria within 3–4 years, aiming to move freight and energy supplies and reduce future chokepoint risks. Air Connectivity Boost: DAN AIR marked one year of EU-Syria direct flights, carrying 30,000+ passengers, and will add permanent summer service to Aleppo from July 1 alongside Damascus. Textile Machinery Trade: ITM 2026 in Istanbul drew international textile machinery buyers, including visitors from Syria, signaling continued investment interest in regional manufacturing. Tourism Micro-Projects: A tropical forest attraction near Tartus is drawing visitors with small-scale agriculture-to-tourism ideas, adding a fresh angle for Syria’s services sector.