US-Iran ceasefire crumbles as both sides accuse each other of violations

The US and Iran have accused each other of failing to uphold a ceasefire agreement reached in the Middle East, with Australian Global Affairs Editor Laura Tingle characterizing the arrangement as merely a "de-escalation" rather than a genuine ceasefire. The fragile agreement is already deteriorating as both parties claim violations by the other side. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has announced his cabinet and begun preliminary talks with Lebanon, signaling potential expansion of diplomatic efforts in the region. The breakdown threatens broader Middle East stability and raises questions about whether any sustainable peace agreement can hold between the adversaries.