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The “Ice and Fire” of the Negotiation Table and the Battlefield—Islamabad Talks Kick Off, and the Middle East Situation Remains at a Crossroads
In the early hours of April 11 local time, Pakistani officials confirmed that U.S.-Iran talks would be held that day at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad. Just hours before the talks began, Iran issued a statement with an ultimatum-like show of force—if an agreement acceptable to both “Iran and the resistance forces” is not reached, and fighting reignites, Iran will launch a “destructive strike” against Israeli and U.S. interests in the Middle East. At the

The Heavy Bill of 40 Days of War—WHO Releases Latest Casualty Data
When negotiators take their seats in the conference rooms in Islamabad, the numbers outside do not disappear with the ceasefire. The latest figures released by the World Health Organization on the 9th show that U.S. and Israeli military strikes have led to nearly 2,400 deaths in Iran, more than 32,000 injuries, and 3.2 million people displaced. In Lebanon, more than 1,700 people have died, nearly 6,000 have been injured, and more than one million people have lost their homes. These figures make up the most real picture of this

Less than 24 hours after the US-Iran ceasefire—A new front in Lebanese skies
Less than 24 hours after the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran was announced, Israel launched what it called the “largest-scale” airstrike since this round of conflict began against Lebanon. Within 10 minutes, 50 fighter jets dropped about 160 bombs, striking 100 Hezbollah targets and causing at least 303 deaths and 1,150 injuries. Iran immediately warned: if the ceasefire does not cover Lebanon, it will not hold negotiations with the United States. One ceasefire agreement, two battlefields—each of the three

The “Regulated Pause” in the Strait of Hormuz—Ceasefire Is Easy, Resumption Is Difficult
The US-Iran ceasefire agreement has been in effect for several days, but the shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz remain quiet. On the first day of the ceasefire, only 4 ships passed through, the lowest single-day number since April. Iran has limited the daily passage to about 12 ships and warned that ships that pass without authorization will face the risk of being destroyed. Over a thousand ships are still stuck on both sides of the strait, and the global energy supply chain remains in limbo.
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The “Invisible Front” in Gaza—Hidden Currents Beneath the Ceasefire
Under the shadow of the Strait of Hormuz blockade and fierce clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, Gaza presents a relatively calm picture, but hidden beneath the surface, currents are surging.
On the 9th, the Israel Defense Forces and the Israel National Security Agency jointly issued a statement, saying that the IDF and Shin Bet have recently killed 1 member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (Jihad) and 3 members of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas). The statement said that on the 5th, the IDF and Shin Bet l

The “War Premium” in the Global Market—Sharp Swings in Oil, Gold, and Stock Prices
News of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has stirred turbulence in financial markets, and various assets have shown intense, differentiated volatility.
Oil prices see violent swings: After news of the ceasefire broke, international oil prices initially fell sharply. WTI crude’s benchmark front-month contract fell 14.56% to $96.5 per barrel; Brent crude’s benchmark front-month contract dropped 11.85% to $96.32 per barrel. WTI crude briefly slid below $90.00, as Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for

Trump’s 50% Tariff Threat—From Negotiation Leverage to Legal Dilemma
Just 8 minutes after the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran was announced, Trump posted a major policy on social media: any country that provides military weapons to Iran will face a “50% immediate tariff on ‘any and all goods’” sold to the United States, and he said the measure would be “effective immediately,” with “no exclusions or exemptions.”
The timing of this threat is worth pondering. The White House had just announced that its 38-day “Epic Fury” military operation had achieved three major goals: destroying

The Houthi “Red Sea Card”—How the War in Yemen Affects Global Energy Security
As clashes between Lebanon and Israel escalate, another key ally of Iran—Yemen’s Houthi armed forces—is becoming a crucial variable in regional developments. On the 9th, Houthi leader Abdul Malik Houthi said that Israel’s continued aggression against Lebanon could lead to the conflict being fully reignited.
The Houthi threat is mainly focused on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Abdul Malik said that efforts being made by all sides for political negotiations can only succeed if Israel stops its aggression against Lebanon and

Israel's "Buffer Zone" Strategy—From Tactical Ceasefire to Semi-Permanent War
As the US and Iran ceasefire, Israel has not stopped in Lebanon but has accelerated a more far-reaching strategy—establishing "buffer zones" on multiple fronts, shifting toward a semi-permanent state of war.
According to Reuters, six Israeli military and defense officials revealed that Israel is setting up "buffer zones" in Gaza, Syria, and now Lebanon, reflecting a strategic shift after the October 7, 2023 attack. Israeli leaders have already concluded that they are caught in a perpetual war, and that opponents must

Iran’s “Ten-Point Plan” — Tehran’s Negotiation Bottom Line and Strategic Calculations
Iran’s ten-point plan submitted to the U.S. via Pakistan is the core program for its ceasefire talks. According to a statement from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, the plan contains multiple key provisions.
In terms of content, Iran’s demands cover a full range of requests, from a regional security framework to economic sanctions. Security-wise: it demands coordinating control of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran’s armed forces; to establish a security transit protocol for the Strait of Hormuz, ensurin

The ceasefire agreement takes effect and then breaks — Israel airstrikes Lebanon; who is the true destroyer?
Less than 24 hours after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire, Israel launched its largest-scale airstrikes on Lebanon since the start of this round of fighting—50 fighter jets dropped about 160 bombs on 100 targets within 10 minutes, causing at least 303 deaths and 1,150 injuries. Lebanon’s civil defense department said this was the deadliest day in terms of civilian casualties in Lebanon since the fighting between Lebanon and Israel reignited in early March. The Israeli military also

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#Gate launches Pre-IPOs
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#Gate launches Pre-IPs
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#Gate Launches Pre-IPOs
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