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Iran-War Diplomacy in Crisis: Trump says the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on “massive life support” as Iran rejects Washington’s terms and insists on five conditions, including sanctions relief and sovereign rights over the Strait of Hormuz—while nuclear talks stall. Gulf Escalation: New reporting adds to the sense of a widening regional fight: Saudi Arabia carried out unpublicised strikes on Iran, and the UAE is also accused of covert attacks, including on a refinery. Hormuz Pressure: Iran and Oman held legal-technical talks on passage and jurisdiction, as Tehran signals it has redrawn operational boundaries of the strait. US Politics & Information War: Trump lashes out at U.S. media as “virtual treason” over claims Iran is stronger than it is, while Congress grills War Secretary Pete Hegseth over the endgame. Regional Ripple Effects: Fuel-price shocks are pushing Asia toward rooftop solar, and markets remain jumpy even as some credit spreads hold up.

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