A fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is unraveling amid renewed military escalations, including Iranian attacks on the UAE and U.S. naval intervention in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. The episode underscores how geopolitical instability is im
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