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Last update: 4 hours agoUS-Iran Ceasefire Crisis: Trump says the truce is on “massive life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal as “garbage,” while Iran warns it will respond to any aggression and demands sanctions relief and an end to the US naval blockade—keeping the region on edge as Strait of Hormuz pressure continues to rattle energy markets. Strait of Hormuz Leverage: Iran is tightening its grip, reportedly striking shipping deals with Iraq and Pakistan, and the US is defending its blockade as “100% effective,” raising fears of renewed hostilities. Lebanon Frontline Pressure: In parallel, Israel’s operations in southern Lebanon are escalating, including moves north of the Litani and continued strikes tied to Hezbollah drone and rocket activity. Cost of War: The Pentagon puts the US war cost at about $29bn so far. Local Lebanon Industry Signal: Away from geopolitics, a Lebanon County developer has withdrawn a rezoning request for a proposed $1.7bn data center—an example of how local infrastructure debates can still move fast even amid regional turmoil.
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