US-Iran Strikes Escalate, Ceasefire in Peril

The United States launched fresh strikes on Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran allegedly attacked a commercial tanker, marking a sharp escalation in the conflict.

Iran retaliated with drone and missile strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait, targeting U.S. positions and threatening to completely halt peace negotiations.

The renewed violence has imperiled the fragile interim memorandum of understanding signed just ten days ago, with both sides accusing the other of violating the terms.

President Trump threatened that Iran “will no longer exist” if war resumes, while Iran asserted sole control over Hormuz shipping and IRGC-linked media declared the country has “no choice” but to build a nuclear bomb.