Escalating hostilities threaten regional stability after renewed U.S. strikes, while maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz faces major disruption.

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated once again following a new wave of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets, raising fears of a broader regional conflict and renewed disruption to global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The latest exchange comes after a fragile ceasefire unraveled, with both sides accusing each other of violating previous understandings.