The United States has confirmed a fresh round of strikes…

The United States has confirmed a fresh round of strikes on Iran, signaling the effective collapse of the interim ceasefire. President Trump declared the agreement "over" this past Wednesday, ordering new strikes after Iran targeted US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. These Iranian actions were themselves in retaliation for prior US bombings of Iranian targets, which followed attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn President Trump faces a significant new roadblock in his struggle to disengage from the unpopular Iran conflict, leaving him with few clear options as the ceasefire falters.