Donald Trump says the ceasefire is over. After fresh US strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks on American military bases in the Gulf, hopes that the conflict was winding down have been thrown into doubt.

Renewed hostilities between the US and Iran have also heightened safety and security concerns around the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington launched strikes on the Islamic Republic overnight in response to ships being hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by targeting US bases in the Gulf.

US President Trump declared the Iran truce effectively over after attacks on shipping. The United States launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian military targets. These actions…