Expert Explains | Despite talks, why US and Iran are still trading blows — and may keep doing so
US President Donald Trump declared the interim ceasefire with Iran 'over' following renewed hostilities, including Iranian attacks on US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. The ongoing cycle of escalation, marked by US bombings of Iranian targets and Iran's threats to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, complicates efforts to solidify a peace deal stemming from the June 18 Memorandum of Understanding. Despite the tensions, Trump indicated that negotiations could still proceed, though skepticism remains high.