"Permanent" U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Collapsed in Under Three Weeks

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire announced June 19, 2026 as "immediate and permanent" collapsed within roughly three weeks. Trump declared it "over" around July 7. By July 13, the Institute for the Study of War reported intensified, consistent exchanges of fire in the Persian Gulf marking a qualitative escalation. The Strait of Hormuz's status is again uncertain.