THE FRAGILE PEACE

1. The Ceasefire Under Fire

Despite the two-week ceasefire announced by President Trump and brokered by Pakistan, the situation is extremely volatile. Trump took to Truth Social this morning to accuse Tehran of a "dishonorable job" in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, where only 7% of normal traffic has resumed. Meanwhile, the death toll from "Black Wednesday"—the massive Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon—has topped 300, threatening to shatter the truce before the high-stakes U.S.-Iran talks even begin in Islamabad this Saturday.

2. Domestic Heat & International Sabotage

In Washington, House GOP members have blocked a Democratic effort to force a vote on an Iran War Powers Resolution. On the global stage, warnings of Russian sabotage in the North Sea have put Europe on high alert, adding a second layer of energy security fear alongside the Middle East crisis.

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