U.S. completes eighth night of Iran strikes after two soldiers killed in Jordan

U.S.-Iran military escalation has resumed following the collapse of a ceasefire agreement and an Iranian attack that killed two American service members in Jordan. The U.S. has maintained over 50,000 troops in the Middle East and resumed sustained airstrikes; Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes on U.S. and allied positions. Measured stakes: The Strait of Hormuz—carrying approximately one-fifth of global seaborne oil trade—remains threatened by military operations; regional supply chain and energy market volatility are likely to intensify if escalation continues without de-escalation signals.