Push for diplomacy continues even as strikes in Iran, Hormuz intensify, US official says
The night passed without military action by either the US or Iran, but tensions remained high across the Middle East following the escalation in recent days
Assessment
Diplomatic channels remain open even as strikes target Iran and the Hormuz Strait, a US official confirms. The past night saw no direct US-Iran military engagement, yet regional tensions stay elevated after recent escalations. The parallel tracks of negotiation and confrontation suggest a volatile standoff where any miscalculation could trigger broader conflict.