The United States and Iran launched fresh attacks in the Gulf on Monday (May 4), escalating tensions as both sides vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz through competing maritime blockades – raising doubts about the durability of an already fragile truce. Donald Rothwell, professor of international law at the Australian National University, speaks to CNA’s Asia First on why he believes the ceasefire may no longer be in effect, and outlines the most realistic pathway to reopening the