More than three weeks after the signing of the "Memorandum of Understanding" to start the ceasefire process, the escalation of the US-Iran conflict highlights the dilemma facing Trump: how to promote a comprehensive peace agreement and find a way to exit the war with dignity. Analysts say Trump's options are very limited, and most of them are not ideal. If the retaliatory strikes between the two sides further escalate and evolve into a large-scale military conflict, it may trigger a full-scale war again. Although Trump said on Wednesday that the latest situation would be "over soon," global oil prices have risen about 7% due to tensions. However, If Trump chooses to back down in the face of Iran's tough response, it may strengthen Iran's judgment that it can use the Strait of Hormuz to exert influence on the international community when necessary. Trump may hope that by bombing Iran, he will force it to return to the negotiating table to negotiate the future direction of Iran's nuclear program, but most experts believe that there are currently few signs that Iran will make the major concessions that Trump is demanding. "Trump has pushed himself into a difficult situation." Aaron David Miller, a former Middle East negotiator for the Democratic and Republican administrations in the United States, said, "Whether through military means or diplomacy, he is unlikely to gain much from Iran."(From analyst Matt Spetalnick's July 9 article)

U.S. Central Command: The U.S. military remains vigilant, highly combat-effective, and ready to carry out combat missions assigned by the Commander-in-Chief.

U.S. Central Command: On July 7, U.S. Central Command forces attacked about 80 Iranian military targets, including more than 60 small ships of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, to punish Iran for violating the ceasefire agreement and attacking three commercial ships sailing in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Central Command: This attack follows a successful offensive strike against Iran the night before.

U.S. Central Command: On July 8, U.S. Central Command forces completed another round of strikes against Iran to further weaken Iran’s ability to attack merchant ships and innocent civilian sailors in the Strait of Hormuz.

Spokesperson of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Those parties that provide territory, bases and infrastructure in Europe to US-Israeli military operations cannot escape their complicity responsibility and its consequences.