The coming weeks will be decisive. If the Islamabad talks fail to produce a framework for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Europe faces a summer of grounded flights and economic pain. If Israeli military operations continue to expand in Lebanon, the already fraying regional ceasefire architecture could collapse entirely. And with Trump oscillating between threats and claims of diplomatic progress, the world’s most dangerous geopolitical flashpoint remains as unpredictable as ever.
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3. Nacion – Trump says Iran has ‘no cards’ beyond Strait of Hormuz control
4. The Hindu – Iran has ‘no cards’ beyond Strait of Hormuz, says Trump ahead of Islamabad talks
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7. Spiegel – Trump’s Gaza peace council lacks promised funding
8. Dawn – Pakistan reduces petrol and diesel prices
9. Spiegel – Ukraine attacks Russian oil terminals
10. El País – Artemis 2 return from the Moon
11. The Hindu – Historic voter turnout in Indian assembly elections
12. The Guardian – Prince Harry sued by charity Sentebale
13. NYTimes – Trump Is Turning America Into a Psychotic State
