US-Iran Diplomacy: The US and Iran have agreed on a memorandum of understanding to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a formal signing expected in Switzerland on June 19 and a 60-day window for broader talks—though details on nuclear issues and implementation timing remain murky. Energy & Markets: Oil prices slid to multi-month lows as investors priced in renewed supply, but shipping and recovery are expected to take weeks or months; analysts also warn consumer relief from fuel and food costs won’t be immediate. Regional Tech & Industry: Korean firms are eyeing postwar reconstruction opportunities across construction, energy, and consumer electronics if sanctions ease, while global tech sentiment also rides the deal-driven risk-on mood. Iran Science & Innovation: Iran’s microelectronics research leads across Islamic countries and ranks among the world’s top producers; Iranian researchers also unveiled a low-cost nano sensor for early formaldehyde detection, and an environmental scientist won UNESCO’s 2025 Young Scientist Award for wetland restoration in Miankaleh. AI/Finance Spillover: Nvidia’s large bond sale and broader AI-linked market rallies underscore how quickly geopolitics can move capital toward tech.