Ceasefire shatters as US resumes strikes against Iran

The US has resumed military strikes against Iran, shattering a previously fragile ceasefire, following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in international waters. These strikes, announced by the US Central Command, are intended to impose a significant cost on Tehran. This escalation is a major development in regional tensions, potentially impacting global maritime security and relations between the US and Iran, which have been fraught with conflict for decades. The resumption of hostilities signals a dangerous step back from any chance of diplomatic resolution.