US-Iran Ceasefire & Hormuz Reopening: The US and Iran announced a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Trump saying ships are already moving and the route will be “completely open” by Friday; a Geneva signing is expected, followed by 60 days of talks on nuclear issues and sanctions. Israel-Lebanon Fallout: Israel’s Netanyahu vowed troops will stay in “security zones” across Lebanon, Gaza and Syria “as long as necessary,” even as the ceasefire framework covers “all fronts,” keeping uncertainty high for any regional de-escalation. Syria Energy Push: ConocoPhillips is reported to be set to sign an agreement with Syria’s state petroleum company to restart gas production, while HKN Energy has begun operations at the Rmeilan oil fields in Al-Hasakah as Syria converts MoUs into contracts. Trade & Logistics Outlook: A think tank says a durable US-Iran peace could cut freight, insurance and logistics costs for West Asia trade, boosting connectivity efforts that matter to regional exporters. Local Economy Signals: Hasakah agriculture deliveries reached about 62,000 tons of wheat by June 15, suggesting relative production improvement amid ongoing fuel and service constraints. Business & Connectivity: Etihad launched new summer routes including Damascus, and Turkey-Saudi plans for Hejaz Railway revival aim to create an alternative goods corridor linking the region to Europe. Governance & Services: Raqqa residents report missing transport and immigration services forcing travel to other governorates for basic transactions.