US-Iran Fire Exchange Threatens Ceasefire Deal
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- Iran and the US exchanged intensifying fire across the Middle East, threatening their ceasefire agreement
- Trump declared the ceasefire 'over,' though the US said it would continue 'technical talks' with Iran
Why it matters: Trump's declaration that the ceasefire is 'over' conflicts with the US simultaneously pursuing 'technical talks,' and a reported pause on attacks after the ceasefire break suggests military operations haven't aligned with the president's rhetoric—leaving both diplomacy and combat in contradictory states.
