U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates as Trump Ends Ceasefire; Strikes Near Nuclear Facilities Reported

Conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated sharply within the last 24 hours after President Donald Trump declared the 60-day performance-based ceasefire void. U.S. forces conducted overnight strikes on 90 Iranian military targets, including the perimeter of the Bushehr civilian nuclear plant. Explosions were reported in Choghadak, approximately 20 kilometers from the facility, though no casualties were reported at that specific site. Total casualties from the recent wave of strikes have reached 14 dead and 78 injured, according to the Iranian Health Ministry. Despite the surge in military activity, a dual-track strategy remains in play as technical nuclear talks continue in Switzerland, with a key meeting scheduled for Friday. President Trump has expressed skepticism regarding a potential deal, stating his intent to "finish the job" while citing Iran's "failed performance" involving maritime attacks. Concurrently, Israel has reportedly shared intelligence regarding a new Iranian plot targeting the President, further straining the diplomatic atmosphere. Economic markets reacted swiftly to the breakdown of the truce, with global oil prices surging nearly 6%. In the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM has rejected Iranian claims of control over the waterway, noting that maritime traffic remains functional as Greek supertankers were observed transiting the Oman side of the strait on July 10. Internally, Iran has demonstrated significant infrastructure resilience, reportedly repairing a damaged railway line in Mashhad within 15 hours of U.S. strikes.