The Hormuz Gambit: How the 2026 U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Collapsed and What It Means for Global Energy Security
(By Khalid Masood) I. The Breaking Point In the marble halls of the Turkish presidential palace in Ankara, President Donald Trump stood before a gaggle of reporters on the evening of July 8, 2026, and delivered a verdict that sent tremors through capitals from Tehran to Tokyo. “To me, I think it’s over,” he said,…