After renewed US-Iran strikes - how could the conflict end?
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues to escalate with ongoing strikes and a U.S.-led economic blockade. Experts suggest that the U.S. is currently aiming for a state of stasis while attempting to force Iran into negotiations through economic pressure.
Why it matters
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has significant implications for global oil prices and international maritime security.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Alex Boyd Anadolu via Getty Images Iran has suffered from the war, but its leaders remain defiant The prospect of an imminent agreement to end the conflict between the US and Iran again seems unlikely, with the warring sides exchanging strikes and uncompromising rhetoric.
The attacks come days after the US said it was moving into a new phase - a sweeping economic blockade against Iran and countries which trade with it.
The US aim was to force Iran to negotiate and to stop its attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The key commercial shipping route has been effectively closed since the US and Israel started the conflict in February.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the two sides signed in June and meant to result in a permanent ceasefire and a deal within 60 days has expired.
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