Resumption of hostilities in the Middle East: 'In the last 24 hours, a threshold has been crossed between the United States and Iran'

The recent attack on a Cypriot-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz has reignited tensions between the United States and Iran, marking a significant escalation beyond a previous "armed truce." Clément Therme, a researcher and author specializing in Iran-Israel relations, stated that the current crisis is rooted in divergent interpretations of a ceasefire agreement reached on June 17.

Therme described the situation as having transitioned from an "armed truce" to a "battle for Hormuz." This conflict, he explained, is unfolding simultaneously on three distinct fronts: diplomatic negotiations, economic warfare, and direct military confrontation. The researcher's comments were made in the context of renewed U.S. strikes against approximately 140 Iranian military targets within a 24-hour period.

In response to the U.S. actions, Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Subsequently, the country launched attacks targeting several nations in the region, including the Sultanate of Oman. Therme's analysis suggests that the recent events represent a critical turning point, moving the confrontation into a more overt and multi-faceted phase.

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we have moved from an armed truce to a battle for Hormuz