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The article reports the deterioration of the U.S.-Iranian ceasefire agreed in April, which was further undermined by a Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 17. Hostilities escalated to near-constant exchanges in early July. On July 10, former President Trump declared the ceasefire over. The United States subsequently resumed its naval blockade and began striking Iranian soil on a daily basis. In response, Iran has targeted vessels transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz and launched drones and missiles at Arab Gulf states. The analysis is part of a recurring series examining America's greatest challengers, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists.
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The U.S.-Iranian ceasefire agreed in April began deteriorating — along with the Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 17 — escalating into a near-constant exchange of hostilities by early July.
On July 10, President Trump declared the ceasefire over. The United States subsequently resumed its naval blockade and has been conducting daily strikes on Iranian soil. In response, Iran has targeted vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz while launching drones and missiles at Arab Gulf states.
This article originally appeared on War on the Rocks.
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