05:18⇢Municipal Elections Approach As Services Battle, Not Political Contest
⌨The newspapers report on multiple domestic political issues. Municipal elections are approaching, with the "duo" preparing and focusing on them as a battle for services and development rather than political influence (Al Joumhouria, Janoubia). Several sources discuss US-Iran relations, with new negotiations over hostages and Iran's nuclear program (Annahar, Lebanon24). Discussion continues about President Aoun's dialogue with Hezbollah regarding weapons, with some reports indicating possible talks between them (Lebanon24). Other news includes a helicopter crash in New York's Hudson River (LBC, LBCI) and calls for economic reform legislation to reduce risks and recover deposits (Kataeb).