“The House Armed Services Committee hearing exposed troubling questions about the military's insistence that hostilities with Iran ended after the April ceasefire, particularly given the bombing of the Minab elementary girls’ school that killed more than 165 children aged seven to twelve. An ongoing investigation into these double-tap strikes underscores the devastating civilian toll and the pressing need to prevent any return to actions that endanger innocent lives. President Trump disclosed that US naval vessels had been loaded with missiles for a planned attack on Iran, an operation halted only an hour before launch to permit negotiations. This narrow avoidance of major escalation illustrates how diplomatic openings can interrupt harmful military momentum, even as the option for renewed strikes continues to threaten fragile stability. While the ceasefire has brought no new fatalities today, the cumulative effects of 35 tracked strikes have already produced severe humanitarian costs, including widespread suffering and displacement for affected communities. Sustaining this pause remains essential to limit further avoidable harm and allow space for recovery. Diplomatic channels are working to revive stalled Iran talks, with regional actors such as the UAE monitoring drone activity to help preserve Gulf stability and reduce risks of renewed violence.”