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Iran war drifts into week 10 as ceasefire fades and US aims stay murky
International
Published on 6 May 2026
Ceasefire is weakening while US war goals stay unspoken
With the ceasefire losing strength, the Iran conflict is now entering its tenth week, yet US war aims remain unclear. While both sides avoid direct escalation, global powers push for a diplomatic off-ramp. China’s Xi Jinping is also reportedly preparing for a summit with a pressured US President Trump, as uncertainty grows over what comes next.
- Ceasefire is weakening as the conflict stretches to week 10
- US war aims remain unclear, slowing any decisive shift
- Both sides avoid direct confrontation to limit escalation
- China signals summit talks amid mounting diplomatic pressure
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