Ceasefire on Life Support as Hormuz War Zone Widens — May 13, 2026

The ceasefire track is slipping from stalemate toward collapse, while Hormuz becomes a wider military theater and the blockade grows more measurable. New reporting also points to Saudi strikes inside Iran and continued Israel-Hezbollah escalation in Lebanon. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Hopes Fade for Iran Peace Deal as Trump Says Ceasefire on ‘Life Support’ — Insurance Journal https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2026/05/12/869427.htm 2. Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone, IRGC officer says - SRN News — SRN News https://srnnews.com/iran-now-defines-strait-of-hormuz-as-far-larger-zone-irgc-officer-says/ 3. CENTCOM: 65 vessels redirected, 4 disabled in Iran naval blockade — Caliber.Az https://caliber.az/en/post/centcom-65-vessels-redirected-4-disabled-in-iran-naval-blockade 4. Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say — Reuters https://www.reddit.com/r/geopolitics/comments/1tbn8u5/saudi_arabia_launched_covert_attacks_on_iran_as/ 5. IDF Strikes 45 Hezbollah Sites in Lebanon - Open Source Intel — Open Source Intel https://www.osint613.com/post/idf-strikes-45-hezbollah-sites-lebanon-10356 Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]