The Cycle of Revenge: How Trump's Words Fuel the Fire in the Strait of Hormuz The latest salvo of airstrikes by the United States against Iran has raised the stakes in a conflict that shows no signs of abating.
For the 10th consecutive night, US forces have launched strikes against Iranian targets, with President Donald Trump vowing to exact revenge for American lives lost.
This cycle of retaliation is nothing new; it's been a recurring theme since the US Iran standoff began.