- Iran says it has stopped sending messages to the U.S. via mediators and paused talks until Israel halts operations in Gaza and withdraws from parts of Lebanon.
- Tehran and allied groups — including the Houthis and Lebanese Shiite forces — have threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz and potentially the Bab El Mandeb, targeting key global shipping chokepoints.
- Officials warn any violation on one front will trigger wider responses; the conflict has killed thousands and contributed to higher global energy prices.
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