The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which began on February 28, has re-escalated after a truce signed on June 17 collapsed. The Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint, is central to the crisis, with Iran enforcing a near-total closure that has disrupted global oil and liquefied natural gas exports, causing energy prices to soar. Experts analyzing the situation suggest that fundamental disagreements over sovereignty and regional security could prolong the deadlock for months, despite ongoing Omani-mediated diplomatic efforts to secure a temporary 60-day transit route. US President Donald Trump has maintained an aggressive posture, demanding total surrender from Tehran and warning of a "last chance before decapitation," even as the US Treasury removed sanctions on three IRGC-linked airlines, sending mixed signals.