Iran Rejects Deal and Launches Missile Strikes Against US

The government of Iran rejected a proposed diplomatic deal and launched a new round of missile strikes against the United States. This escalation follows a period of relative volatility in which Donald Trump retreated from previous threats of a massive attack, asserting that negotiations between the two nations were progressing.

The military activity has led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy shipments. In response to the blockade, Gulf states have attempted to broker a temporary agreement to reopen the strait and restore maritime traffic.