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A fast-moving clash in the Middle East is raising fears that a fragile ceasefire could collapse into a broader regional war. This condensed recap trims the full Breaking Points episode down to minutes, covering the U.S. strike near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s alleged drone and missile response, and the alarming Trump comments about Oman as hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti break down the contradictions in Washington’s Iran policy. They also examine Trita Parsi’s warning that this low-grade conflict is eroding deterrence, the pressure on Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar to join the Abraham Accords, and why a negotiated off-ramp may be disappearing. Plus, the episode tees up John Mearsheimer’s take on Iran, Israel, and Ukraine, along with coverage of Ebola screening, the Pope’s AI encyclical, and Trump’s push to accelerate artificial intelligence. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.