Strait of Hormuz Remains Nearly Empty Despite US-Iran Ceasefire
Shipping traffic through critical oil chokepoint has collapsed, with only a handful of vessels crossing since truce took effect.
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Congress Sidelined as Trump Oscillates Between War Threats and Cease-Fire with Iran
Lawmakers remain largely uninformed as constitutional authority over war declaration sits unused during volatile week of presidential messaging.
U.S. and Iran Agree to Two-Week Cease-Fire After Trump Threatens "Civilization" Destruction
Fragile pause in hostilities leaves critical questions unanswered as diplomatic channels reopen amid unprecedented regional tensions.
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week cease-fire, announced just hours after President Trump issued stark threats against Iranian civilization. The temporary halt in fighting opens uncertain diplomatic pathways while leaving fundamental questions about enforcement and long-term resolution unaddressed.