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Iran threatens U.S. retaliation as Trump declares ceasefire on 'life support'. Hezbollah withdraws from peace talks, executions rise, and war costs hit $29 billion.

Trump asserts ceasefire with Iran holds despite Tehran's claims of crossing a 'point of no return' in recent military exchanges.

Trump forecasts a swift end to the Iran conflict, while Tehran asserts regulatory control over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global shipping.

President-elect Trump vows a forceful response to any interference in the Strait of Hormuz while planning to guide a stranded tanker operation.

Trump defends Iran war, citing nuclear threat. He accepts economic fallout to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.

President Trump cites Iranian ceasefire breaches while VP Vance prepares for critical, uncertain diplomatic talks in Pakistan.

Trump extends Iran ceasefire until Tehran submits a peace proposal, following a recent attack on a container ship in the region.

Trump warns of bombing as Iran skips peace talks; U.S. Navy seizes ship in Hormuz, escalating Middle East tensions before ceasefire deadline.

A new IFEX report highlights how political gridlock and surging violence in Ecuador are creating a lethal environment for journalists and threatening democratic freedoms.

The U.S. military is pivoting from expensive long-range missiles to AI-guided short-range gravity bombs in its conflict with Iran, marking a strategic shift toward precision.

Geopolitical tensions in Iran may drive a short-term surge in fossil fuel use, challenging global climate goals and energy transition plans.

President Trump confronts a difficult decision on whether to escalate conflict in Iran after Tehran demands a cease-fire before talks can resume, while new U.S. military reinforcements add pressure.