Strait of Desperation: A Perilous Game in the Middle East The conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated into a deadly standoff over control of the vital Strait of Hormuz.
The latest wave of US strikes against Iranian targets has heightened tensions, raising fears that the region is on the cusp of catastrophic escalation.
Bridges, train stations, and airports have been hit in the attacks, leaving civilian infrastructure in shambles.