As the two-week ceasefire approaches its end, the Middle East once again stands on the edge of an abyss. The latest developments surrounding Iran, the United States and the Strait of Hormuz show how fragile the pause in hostilities is. Shipping lanes remain disrupted, military tensions are rising, and diplomacy appears uncertain. This is precisely the moment for restraint, not escalation.

The Strait of Hormuz is not just another regional waterway. It is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, carrying a significant share of global oil and gas supplies. Any instability there........

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