Seventh Night of Strikes: The Cycle of Retaliation and Escalation The US military's seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iranian targets has brought the cycle of retaliation and escalation in the Middle East to a boiling point.
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil trade, has effectively frozen up as ship crews become increasingly unwilling to navigate its treacherous waters due to concerns about being targeted by Iranian missiles or drones.
The breakdown of the US Iran ceasefire is a stark reminder that diplomatic efforts have failed to yield meaningful progress towards de escalation.