Will US-Iran MOU collapse amid renewed clashes in Gulf? - analysis
After Iran's overnight strikes in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, Gulf states are beginning to realize Iran may not step back from its demands to control the Strait of Hormuz
Assessment
The fragility of the recent US-Iran memorandum is being tested. Tehran's military actions in the Gulf suggest that diplomatic progress does not mean de-escalation. The key question is whether Gulf states, now facing Iranian assertiveness at a critical chokepoint, will pressure Washington to harden its stance or seek their own accommodations with Iran.