The US and Iran's fragile ceasefire has collapsed after a series of escalating attacks and counterattacks.The conflict began with an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil route, which triggered a chain reaction of military actions.

Both sides accused each other of violating the interim agreement, with the US targeting Iran's missile sites and Iran retaliating against Gulf states hosting US troops.The situation worsened as Iran expanded strikes to Kuwait and Qatar, while the US reimposed sanctions and blockades.The dispute centers on control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran insisting on managing traffic and the US demanding free passage.

Recent strikes on Iranian infrastructure and civilian targets have raised fears of full-scale war, which could destabilize the Middle East and global markets.Diplomatic efforts remain ongoing, but the breakdown of trust and repeated breaches of agreed terms suggest a deepening crisis.