US war with Iran shifts focus to Strait of Hormuz after six months

Six months into the US war with Iran, original objectives have shifted and key goals remain unmet, with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz now a top concern. The vital shipping lane has been largely closed since the conflict began, driving up global fuel and fertilizer prices. While the US achieved tactical success in degrading Iran's military, its nuclear program and proxy groups remain concerns. A June memorandum of understanding to end the war has collapsed, and Washington has pivoted to economic pressure as weapons stockpiles diminish. Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, buried at bombed sites, remains unaddressed, with Tehran's consent for retrieval unclear. The US also claims to have destroyed most missiles and the navy, but Iran still launches drone attacks, and Hezbollah refuses to disarm.