Iran Strait of Hormuz Crisis and War-Powers Clash

Trump’s contradictory messaging on concessions and diplomacy continues as mediated contacts reportedly resume, while Tehran says it awaits Washington’s response to a seven-point nuclear proposal. The IAEA’s loss of independent verification after attacks, alongside shipping disruption, oil above $107, regional spillover, monitoring failures, sanctions disputes, alleged civilian harm, undisclosed injuries to eight Marines, and congressional limits, keeps military and political risks at peak intensity.