US and Iran resume hostilities: Air strikes escalate over Strait of Hormuz
Weeks after signing a deal to end the war, the US and Iran are fighting again. The flashpoint is the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides trading attacks and refusing to back down.
The United States and Iran have resumed hostilities, escalating tensions just weeks after signing an agreement aimed at reaching a final end to the conflict. At the heart of the renewed confrontation is the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway vital for global oil shipments.
Washington launched air strikes after Tehran fired on ships passing through the strait. The US attacks have focused on Iran's southern coast, but other parts of the country have also been hit. President Donald Trump has informed Congress that fighting has resumed, stating that the only way to negotiate with Iran is through military strength.
Tehran, however, has refused to bow to what it calls Washington's threats and aggression, vowing to continue its stance. The situation raises fears of an all-out war, as both sides show no signs of de-escalation.
