Strait of Tensions: The Latest Escalation in a Long Standing Pattern The recent US strikes on Iran are the latest manifestation of a deeply ingrained conflict that has been unfolding for years.
While the specifics of the attack are disputed, one thing is clear: this is not an isolated incident but rather another escalation in a long standing pattern of aggressive posturing by both sides.
The US claims to be responding to attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, but this is hardly a new development.