Exchange of missile strikes and uncertainty over the status of Strait of Hormuz have erased hopes of a lasting settlement. The West Asia region is now facing another period of dangerous uncertainty.
The Strait of Hormuz handles nearly one-fifth of the world's daily oil consumption. Around 20 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum products used to pass through the narrow waterway every day
The sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, aged 71, has triggered an avalanche of conspiracy theories across social media, with speculation spreading far more quickly than verified information.
Following the latest escalation in tensions, US President Donald Trump said that the ceasefire deal with Iran is over and he also said that further engagement with Tehran is a waste of time.