A deal or a mirage? Trump’s Iran ceasefire collides with chaos on the ground

Key Points:

• Less than three hours before President Trump's 8 p.m. deadline for Iran to make a deal, top military officials were summoned to the White House amid preparations for possible expanded military operations or a presidential address.
• Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran 90 minutes before the deadline, leading to relief in global markets, though confusion remained over the agreement's terms, particularly regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
• Despite the ceasefire, Iran claimed violations due to continued Israeli bombings in Lebanon, which the U.S. and Israel said were not part of the agreement, highlighting ongoing challenges in enforcing the truce.
• The U.S. military remained on high alert, prepared to resume strikes if Iran failed to comply, with plans for targeting Iranian infrastructure and reopening the Strait by force if necessary.
• Vice President JD Vance is set to lead further negotiations in Pakistan, aiming to extend the ceasefire into a longer-term deal, though doubts remain about Iran's willingness and ability to reach a comprehensive agreement.