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- James Stavridis, a former NATO commander, indicated that Iran has rejected a ceasefire due to its strategic advantages in the ongoing war, including control over the Strait of Hormuz and its enriched uranium stockpile.
- The closure of the strait has caused rising energy prices and led President Donald Trump to threaten military action against Iran.
- Lawmakers, including Rep. Jake Auchincloss and Sen. Chris Murphy, raised concerns that Trump's threats could amount to war crimes.
- Iran has vowed to defend itself against U.S. assets until it meets its five conditions for ending the conflict, dismissing a peace proposal on the same day.
