Hostilities Reignite, Naval Blockade Imposed: Will the U.S. and Iran Slide into the Abyss of “All-Out War”?

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated sharply in recent days, with the U.S. military striking Iran for four consecutive nights and Iran responding with force. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz—a vital global energy transport route—has once again become the focal point of the standoff. The U.S. has resumed its naval blockade of Iran, while Iran has threatened to cut off regional oil exports.　As military attacks escalate, the international community is closely watching whether the U.S.-Iran confrontation will cross a critical threshold and slide into the abyss of “all-out war.”

Trump has ordered strikes four nights in a row. Since the ceasefire collapsed, both sides have rapidly resumed military operations, and the intensity of the conflict continues to rise. As of the 14th, U.S. forces have launched strikes against Iran for four consecutive nights.

As military operations escalate, political rhetoric from both sides has grown increasingly hardline, further squeezing the room for diplomatic maneuvering.

Trump stated that U.S. military operations against Iran will continue “until I say so.” He noted that although Iran has been severely weakened, it still possesses the capability to strike back, and he did not rule out the possibility of deploying ground troops to Iran.

In addition, Trump threatened that unless Iran returns to the negotiating table, U.S. forces will strike Iranian facilities such as bridges and power plants next week. He said U.S. negotiators have communicated with Iranian officials, warning them that they must reach an agreement or “you will cease to exist.”

In the face of U.S. pressure, Iran has emphasized that it will not back down. Iran’s First Vice President Aref stated that the U.S. tearing up recently signed documents further proves that it is “untrustworthy.”

As military confrontations continue, the future course of the U.S.-Iran conflict has become the focus of international attention. Foreign media analysis suggests that while the risk of escalation remains in the short term, both sides are also under pressure to call a ceasefire and return to negotiations.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration has failed to fulfill its early promise to provide military escorts for affected vessels, indicating that the U.S. was not fully prepared when the situation escalated to a critical stage.

In addition to military pressure, the ongoing conflict has also placed the Trump administration in a domestic political predicament.