The Trump administration is seeking to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after nearly five months of military action against Iran, while negotiations have not produced a lasting agreement. President Trump has said Iran must “pay”, but the conditions required to end the conflict remain unclear, raising uncertainty over the war’s possible duration and escalation.

The campaign has targeted Iran’s nuclear, missile, naval and proxy capabilities, according to the article. The immediate focus is protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important route for global energy supplies, while the United States continues strikes on Iranian military sites.