The strongest version of this narrative highlights the chaos and ambiguity surrounding the Iran-U.S. ceasefire, underscoring how conflicting claims and ongoing hostilities reveal deeper geopolitical fractures. The U.S. and Iran both declare victory, yet the lack of a clear, published agreement suggests a performative rather than substantive resolution. The Strait of Hormuz's fluctuating status—open, closed, fee-laden—exemplifies the economic and strategic stakes, while the continued strikes by I...