U.S.-Iran Hostilities Escalate Following Ceasefire Collapse; Nuclear Dialogue Persists

Military hostilities between the United States and Iran have reignited after President Trump declared a month-long ceasefire "over" in response to Iranian attacks on commercial shipping. In a massive overnight operation, U.S. CENTCOM confirmed strikes on 90 targets, including IRGC missile sites, coastal radars, and port facilities. Simultaneously, the IRGC claimed responsibility for targeting 85 U.S. military sites across Bahrain and Kuwait and downing an American MQ-9 drone. Regional stability remains precarious as Jordan reported intercepting eight Iranian missiles in its airspace. Despite the transition back to open conflict, U.S. officials confirm that technical negotiations regarding nuclear issues remain active through diplomatic back-channels. Inside Iran, the government is prioritizing domestic resilience; officials reported that a bombed railway line in Mashhad was reconstructed and operational within 15 hours. While explosions were reported near the civilian nuclear plant in Bushehr, local authorities stated the facility sustained no casualties. The economic fallout has been immediate, with global oil prices jumping 6% to surpass $78 per barrel. The Trump administration has officially reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil sales, while Tehran has renewed threats to close the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking from the NATO Summit in Ankara, President Trump warned of further escalation if Iranian provocations continue, stating the U.S. would respond "10 times harder" to any future hits.