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A fragile Middle East ceasefire is unraveling fast, with Lebanon, Iran, Israel, and the Trump administration all at a dangerous standstill. In this Breaking Points recap with hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti, you’ll hear how public talk of diplomacy keeps colliding with new strikes, threats over the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran’s warning that there has been “no tangible progress” in talks. The episode also covers Trump’s tense call with Netanyahu, reported ceasefire resistance from Israeli and Hezbollah leaders, and the House war powers resolution aimed at limiting presidential authority. In just a minutes-long summary instead of the full episode, you’ll get the key takeaways on war powers, nuclear negotiations, oil-market risk, and why the region may be one miscalculation away from escalation. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.