Strait of Hormuz 'back to square one' as US-Iran flare-up brings uncertainty
The renewed hostilities in the Middle East followed a renewed exchange of fire.
It comes as negotiators struggle to reach a lasting peace deal to keep the crucial Strait of Hormuz open.
Although the Strait is not being completely shut down, Iran has been striking ships adopting a US-defined route through it.
FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani explains.
US-Iran Strikes Escalate, Hormuz Control Disputed
- U.S. launches airstrikes against Iran after Tehran attacks container ship in Hormuz, Pentagon says CNBC —
- West Asia war LIVE: U.S. launches strikes on Iran after attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz The Hindu —
- U.S. launches new strikes on Iran as standoff threatens chronic Persian Gulf oil instability Seeking Alpha —
- US launches new strikes on Iran after container ship hit in Hormuz; IRGC announces closure of vital strait Dawn —
- US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states Korea Times —