Inside Trump’s Oval Office decision to ditch the Iran ceasefire

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🗞️ Driving the news: President Donald Trump has declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire effectively over after Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
• The decision followed briefings from U.S. national-security officials, who reported missile and drone strikes against ships, including an LNG tanker, prompting a reassessment of the fragile peace agreement.

🔭 The context: The ceasefire had been announced two weeks earlier as part of an interim effort to reduce tensions between Washington and Tehran
• The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most strategically important energy corridors, carrying a significant share of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments
• Renewed instability risks disrupting energy markets and escalating geopolitical tensions

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Energy security disruptions can influence global decarbonisation pathways by increasing reliance on fossil fuel supply chains and delaying investments in clean energy alternatives
• Geopolitical instability around major oil and gas routes also highlights the climate and economic risks of continued dependence on fossil fuels

⏭️ What’s next: The U.S. administration is expected to reassess its military and diplomatic strategy toward Iran

💬 One quote: “I think it’s over.” – Donald Trump, U.S. President, referring to the ceasefire with Iran

📈 One stat: Three ships were reportedly struck within hours in the Strait of Hormuz, including a liquefied natural gas tanker, according to officials familiar with the incident

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