US could withdraw from Iran in 2 to 3 weeks, Russian tanker delivered oil to Cuba, Israel to occupy southern Lebanon, South Korea's exports hit all-time high

President Trump suggested that U.S. forces would withdraw from the region within weeks, citing the successful neutralization of Iran's nuclear capabilities. Israel announced a controversial plan to establish a permanent military buffer zone in southern Lebanon, signaling a long-term shift in regional security strategy. US conducted strikes on a major Iranian ammunition depot near Isfahan, causing massive explosions. An Iranian drone strike hit the fully laden Kuwaiti oil tanker Al-Salmi near Dubai’s port. Russia delivered critical oil shipments to Cuba, providing temporary relief to the island's energy crisis. South Korea experienced a historic surge in semiconductor exports, driven by a massive global demand for artificial intelligence hardware.