The United States carried out a second consecutive day of military strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump declared that the memorandum of understanding intended to halt the conflict was effectively finished. The renewed attacks followed an escalation that began after Iran targeted commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Washington to launch another wave of military action.

The U.S. launched renewed strikes on Iran on Tuesday in response to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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

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…