US war with Iran enters sixth month as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

Six months after the US war with Iran began in late February, the conflict has no off-ramp, with the Strait of Hormuz, a key US goal, largely closed and driving up global fuel and fertilizer prices. The Trump administration has shifted from launching strikes to economic pressure, while a June memorandum of understanding to end the war has collapsed. US stockpiles of key weapons have diminished, and the original objective to stop Iran's nuclear program remains unresolved. Iran has reaffirmed it will not develop nuclear weapons, but the fate of its enriched uranium stockpile is unclear. Other goals, like destroying Iran's missile capabilities, have seen partial success, while protecting allies has caused friction with Oman.