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Fragile Iran ceasefire faces collapse

Fragile Iran ceasefire faces collapse

The fragile diplomatic breakthrough brokered by Pakistan faces an existential threat as Israel launched its largest assault on Lebanon since the conflict began, striking over 100 targets in a matter of minutes.

Iran has responded by threatening to resume hostilities and maintaining its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, demanding that any peace deal must include a cessation of attacks on its regional allies.

President Trump has countered with warnings of even more devastating strikes if the ten-point proposal is not strictly followed, describing the current pause as a final opportunity for compliance.

High-level negotiations are scheduled to begin in Islamabad this weekend, yet the conflicting interpretations of the truce's scope suggest a treacherous path ahead for international mediators.