In response to ongoing hostilities and the fragility of the ceasefire, the U.S. is enhancing naval monitoring in the Strait of Hormuz while deploying neutral observers to verify compliance with ceasefire terms. Despite these efforts, both American strikes against Iranian positions and Iran's control over the strait suggest that the truce is merely tactical, raising the stakes for potential miscalculations. As President Trump's rhetoric swings between aggressive threats and calls for peace, the situation remains precarious, with significant implications for regional stability and global energy markets.