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The renewed hostilities threaten to shatter any hopes for a lasting peace.

Escalating airstrikes are stoking fears of a full-scale war.

Just weeks after signing a deal aimed at ending the war, the US and Iran are again locked in conflict.

At the centre of the latest dispute is the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington resumed strikes after Tehran fired on ships passing through the waterway.

US attacks have focused on the southern coast – but some other parts of Iran have also been hit.

President Donald Trump has notified Congress that hostilities have resumed. He says the only way to negotiate with Iran is with military strength.

But Tehran says it will not bow to Washington’s threats or aggression.

Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom

Guests:

Kenneth Katzman – Senior fellow, The Soufan Center

Alan Eyre – Distinguished diplomatic fellow at the Middle East Institute and a member of the US-Iran nuclear deal team

Mehran Kamrava – Professor of government at Georgetown University in Qatar and head of the Iranian Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies

Published On 17 Jul 202617 Jul 2026

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and any disruption there could have severe economic repercussions. With both sides showing no signs of de-escalation, the risk of a broader regional conflict looms large. The international community watches closely as diplomatic efforts appear increasingly fragile.