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Iran-US Brinkmanship: After Trump’s China talks with Xi, the NYT reports the Pentagon is preparing contingencies—including a possible return to air strikes—if diplomacy fails, as Trump says Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz and aides say China has “distanced” itself from Tehran. Ceasefire Diplomacy: In parallel, the US brokered a 45-day Israel–Lebanon ceasefire extension, with a security track starting May 29. Regional Security Tech: Israel plans to expand FPV drone production with a new factory staffed by ultra-Orthodox soldiers. Markets & Energy Pressure: Stocks slid as oil prices rose and investors worried about Iran-war-linked inflation. Yemen Tragedy: A bus crash killed 7 Yemenis returning from Saudi Arabia, with Yemen’s transport minister ordering an investigation. Turkey Daily Life: Türkiye’s trade ministry says hamburger topped online food orders, while northern regions face heightened flood risk from unusually heavy May rainfall.

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