Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war

The ceasefire in the Gulf is becoming unstable, with tensions rising between the US and Iran and the risk of escalation to a full-scale war increasing. Both the US and Iran are pursuing their demands, and diplomatic efforts have failed. The conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz is emerging as the central issue, with concerns growing that misperceptions and miscalculations could lead to a crisis.