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US and Israel launch surprise airstrikes on Iran

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What is the current status of the ceasefire? Is it still in effect or has it collapsed?
What was the full extent of casualties and damage from the initial US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran?
Did Iran have a structured nuclear weapons program at the time of the strikes?
What were the conflicting explanations given by Trump administration officials for starting the war?
How did the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel escalate into the 2026 Lebanon war?
Ceasefire statusfactual

A ceasefire exists and was extended by President Trump.

According to www.cgtn.com
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No ceasefire is mentioned; military operations and escalation continue.

According to The Independent - Main, en.wikipedia.org, www.bbc.com, www.euronews.com, Daily Express - World

Context: This is a fundamental disagreement about the current state of the conflict. If a ceasefire is in place, it changes the nature of reported military actions and diplomatic efforts. The reader cannot determine whether the war is ongoing or paused.

Iran's missile capabilities after initial strikesfactual

Iran's capabilities have been significantly degraded but not entirely wiped out.

According to The Independent - Main
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Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles, indicating substantial remaining capability.

According to en.wikipedia.org

Context: This affects assessment of Iran's ability to continue retaliatory strikes and the effectiveness of the initial US-Israeli operation.

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