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Egypt has imposed a nationwide 9 p.m. curfew on shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues to reduce electricity consumption amid rising energy costs and supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran.

La menace de Trump de provoquer une destruction « civilisationnelle » de l’Iran a heurté une diplomatie de dernière minute impliquant le Pakistan et la Chine, aboutissant à un fragile cessez‑le‑feu de deux semaines qui laisse les deux camps se préparer aux pourparlers tout en se tenant discrètement prêts à une reprise de la guerre.

Trump’s threat to bring “civilizational” destruction to Iran collided with last‑minute diplomacy involving Pakistan and China,producing a fragile two‑week ceasefire that left both sides preparing for talks even as they quietly brace for the war to resume.

The war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States is expanding across the Middle East, with growing consequences for global energy markets and regional security. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure have pushed oil prices higher and raised concerns about supply stability. As missile exchanges intensify and fighting spreads to Lebanon, world leaders are scrambling to assess the economic fallout and prevent further escalation.