Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten to unravel the US-Iran ceasefire deal

The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a critical flashpoint in relations between the US and Iran, exposing a key weakness in their fragile ceasefire deal. The strategic waterway, through which a large share of global oil supplies pass, remains a contested zone with no clear agreement on its status. Analysts warn the unresolved issue could cause the broader deal to collapse.