How Strait of Hormuz dispute led to latest US-Iran cycle of fighting

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The dispute over the Strait of Hormuz has sparked a renewed cycle of conflict between the US and Iran, rooted in ambiguous interpretations of a memorandum of understanding. Analysts highlight how these misunderstandings have fueled escalation in the strategically critical region.

Clashing interpretations of vague memorandum of understanding language on Hormuz at heart of escalation, analysts say.