US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses; Conflict Widens to Gulf States

The April 2026 "Operation Epic Fury" ceasefire between the US and Iran has collapsed. It lacked verification mechanisms or third-party monitoring. Iran resumed its Hormuz blockade on July 11; the US blockaded Iranian ports. The conflict has widened geographically, with infrastructure damage in Kuwait and attacks on Gulf states. Eight consecutive nights of reciprocal strikes show no de-escalation.