US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses as Israel Bombs Beirut, Iran Closes Hormuz

The two-week US-Iran ceasefire brokered by Pakistan collapsed within 48 hours.

“There’s a good chance neither the US nor Iran will stick to a two-week ceasefire agreement because “there’s no cause for trust”, a war studies expert says”

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Israel intensified attacks on Lebanon despite the ceasefire, killing at least 254 people.

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Pakistan's Prime Minister claimed Lebanon was included, but Trump said it was not.

The Guardian reported the Red Cross was outraged by the devastating death and destruction.

Iran again declared the Strait of Hormuz closed despite the ceasefire.

Vessels must seek permission and navigate set paths to avoid sea mines.

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Windward said only 11 vessels transited the strait, about the same as prior days.

Oil prices inched back toward $100 a barrel.

The ceasefire was shadowed by contradictions and distrust.

Iran's parliament speaker accused the US of breaking three of Tehran's conditions.

Trump warned US forces would remain until the REAL AGREEMENT is complied with.

The Atlantic Council called the campaign a high-risk gamble.

At least 254 people were killed in Israel's attacks on Lebanon.

More than one million people were forced to flee their homes.

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Hezbollah's rocket attacks had pushed southern Israel into a dark void of threat and terror.

The war was not Tehran's but resulted from Israel forcing the US into it.