U.S.-Iran ceasefire shaky as Trump announces operation to clear Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Trump announced a plan to ‘free up’ ships in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about the stability of the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. He dismissed Iran’s peace proposal and signaled a continued U.S. naval blockade, escalating tensions in the Middle East. The proposal’s condition to postpone discussions on Iran’s nuclear program suggests a continued impasse in negotiations with the U.S.