President Donald Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire invalid, vowing to retaliate against Tehran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz.The strategic waterway remains a critical flashpoint after Iranian attacks on ships triggered renewed hostilities.Oil prices surged eight percent following Trump's remarks, reflecting market anxiety over the conflict.Both nations reported striking dozens of targets, with U.S.forces hitting Iranian air-defense systems and coastal radar sites.Iran retaliated by attacking U.S.military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, while Oman condemned the strikes but avoided blaming Iran directly.The dispute centers on control of Hormuz, with Tehran insisting on charging fees for passage and restricting vessel routes.

Analysts note that both sides are using force to negotiate unresolved terms of their interim deal, despite Trump's hyperbolic rhetoric about 'hitting them hard.' The conflict has left over 6,000 seafarers stranded, highlighting the economic and geopolitical stakes of maintaining open shipping lanes.