Fragile Ceasefire Strained by Strikes

A massive wave of Israeli strikes in central Beirut and southern Lebanon killed over 300 people in a single day, prompting a national day of mourning.

The escalation has cast deep doubt on the durability of the Pakistan-brokered truce intended to halt hostilities between Washington and Tehran.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that the continued bombardment renders upcoming peace negotiations meaningless and violates the spirit of the agreement.

Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to non-Iranian traffic, further complicating diplomatic efforts to stabilize global energy markets.