Analyst: Collapse of MoU could push region toward wider conflict

As renewed hostilities between Iran and Israel raise fears of a broader regional conflict, questions are mounting over the collapse of diplomatic efforts, the future of the Strait of Hormuz, and the strategic calculations driving Washington and its allies.

Jahangir Mohamed, director, for center for Muslims affairs, argues that the latest escalation reflects a long-term geopolitical strategy rather than a breakdown in negotiations, while assessing the implications for regional security, global energy routes, and the prospects for diplomacy.