US-Iran war enters uncertain de-escalation phase

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The conflicting statements underscore the fragility of efforts to end the US-Iran conflict, which began with US-Israeli strikes in February. The United States says it is enforcing a naval blockade around Iranian ports, while Iran claims control of the Strait of Hormuz and continues to report attacks on shipping. With diplomacy stalled and both sides maintaining military pressure, the immediate risk of renewed escalation remains high.

Sources: BBC News, Euronews, ABC News, Al Jazeera