Tensions in West Asia are once again spiraling as the fragile ceasefire hangs by a thread. US President Donald Trump has signaled that there is no guarantee the truce will be extended, warning that military action could resume if negotiations fail. At the center of this geopolitical standoff lies the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. Iran has moved swiftly to reassert control over the passage, placing it under strict armed forces supervision and limiting transit to vessels authorized by the IRGC. Tehran has accused the United States of failing to uphold prior commitments, alleging continued naval pressure and what it calls “maritime piracy” under the guise of strategic enforcement. WATCH