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Ceasefire Standoff: Trump says the US-Iran ceasefire is “on life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal, accusing Iran of backtracking on uranium terms; Iran insists it will enrich up to 90% if attacked again and demands an end to the blockade and compensation. Strait of Hormuz Pressure: The US keeps enforcing a naval blockade as shipping reroutes—CENTCOM says 65 vessels were redirected and four disabled—and oil markets react to uncertainty; satellite data suggests Iran’s Kharg Island oil shipments have seen their longest prolonged halt since the war began. Regional Fallout: Kuwait summoned Iran’s ambassador over alleged IRGC infiltration on Bubiyan Island; Jordan also condemned the plot. Global Mediation Push: China’s FM urged Pakistan to intensify Iran mediation, while Trump heads to Beijing for talks with Xi, with analysts skeptical China will cut Iranian oil purchases. Cost and Human Rights: The Pentagon puts the Iran-war price tag at nearly $29B, while rights groups warn of a surge in executions inside Iran amid the conflict. Gulf Diplomacy: Qatar and Türkiye met in Doha to coordinate on regional security and back mediation efforts.

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