The United States military conducted a twelfth night of strikes against Iran. These attacks aim to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial vessels. Iran responded with threats of a powerful and decisive response to any aggression. The conflict has disrupted global energy markets and increased fuel prices. Diplomatic efforts show little public sign of progress in resolving the dispute.

Intensifying fighting between the United States and Iran has largely halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, driving the price of Brent crude to $90 a barrel.

As the U.S. and Iran inch closer toward all-out war once again, there is some hope for a diplomatic resolution.

US military assets struck Iranian operations centers and military infrastructure. These strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping. Iran has…