Senior US officials have stated that the US is seeking a public statement from Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The statement should affirm that the Strait is open and that ships passing through will not be attacked. This demand comes amid internal power struggles in Tehran, which have complicated efforts to reach and maintain a deal.

US officials, speaking anonymously, attributed the resumption of strikes to a rogue faction of Iranian hard-liners attempting to sabotage a ceasefire between Tehran and Washington.

Further details on the situation and the US stance are available, including comments from US President Donald Trump on the status of the interim ceasefire deal.