Tensions between the US and Iran have reignited, ending a period of relative calm following an April ceasefire. Iran’s Foreign Minister alleges Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu manipulated the US into a potential war with Iran. This escalation follows US strikes on sites within Iran, which were subsequently met with a response from Tehran. Sporadic attacks had continued in the Strait of Hormuz despite the ceasefire, disrupting global oil markets and creating domestic pressure on former US President Trump. The recent flare-up suggests a prolonged conflict, with no clear resolution currently in sight after over six months of hostilities. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Tehran further exacerbates the situation, impacting international trade and energy supplies.