On Day 24, President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause on military strikes against Iranian power plants, claiming "productive conversations" had occurred. This statement instantly caused global oil markets to drop 10%, yet Iranian state media, via spokesman Esmail Bukai, quickly disputed the US claims, stating only that messages were received requesting negotiations.

The episode dissects the timeline, revealing that the US designated Iranian power plants as military targets, Iran launched ballistic missiles, and Israel conducted wide-scale strikes inside Tehran just hours before Trump's announcement, casting doubt on the diplomatic narrative.

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