The U.S.-Iranian ceasefire established in April began to unravel, and the June 17 Memorandum of Understanding failed to halt rising hostilities. By early July, exchanges had become near‑constant. On July 10, former President Trump announced the ceasefire was over, prompting the United States to reinstate its naval blockade and conduct daily strikes on Iranian territory. In response, Iran has targeted ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz and launched drones and missiles against Arab Gulf states.
