Strait of Discord: Attacks Cast Shadow Over Flickering Peace in Hormuz The recent series of attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz has thrown a wrench into the already precarious peace negotiations between the US and Iran, raising questions about the commitment to de escalation.
The timing is ominous, coming just days after a temporary ceasefire framework allowed commercial traffic to resume through this vital waterway.
Three vessels were struck – one off the coast of Oman caught fire after being hit, while another was reportedly damaged by a drone.