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As the US-Iran conflict hits its 100th day, tensions flare anew with Iran demanding a ceasefire and the return of $24 billion in frozen assets, placing the ball in Trump’s court. Trump insists Iran is near its breaking point and can’t acquire nuclear weapons, while downplaying oil price spikes—recent dips tied to China’s slowdown and rising US exports. Despite mediation efforts, Iran’s foreign minister says little progress has been made, betting the US will eventually cave under pressure. Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains erratic. Domestically, Trump faces mounting congressional backlash, including a House vote to halt the war, amid rising inflation and public skepticism over the conflict’s wisdom. Meanwhile, Iran’s recent missile and drone strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain—after a fragile ceasefire—signal escalation, even as Iran allowed a UN inspection of its nuclear sites but remains uncooperative on uranium stockpiles. Trump claims talks are nearing final stages.

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