Tensions exploded after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks collapsed, with Donald Trump facing rare backlash from an Israeli ally. A far-right Knesset member openly mocked Trump’s threats, telling him to “shoot, don’t quack,” signaling growing frustration in Tel Aviv. At the same time, Iran-backed forces warned of control over key chokepoints like Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, raising fears of wider escalation. Trump doubled down, insisting Iran will never get nuclear weapons despite failed negotiations. With allies divided and pressure mounting, cracks are beginning to show in Washington’s Middle East strategy.
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