The United States has reported ongoing harassment by Iranian boats against American warships and commercial tankers in the Persian Gulf, casting doubt on the stability of a fragile ceasefire. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that these incidents, which have occurred ten times since the ceasefire began, are more of an annoyance than full-scale conflict. However, the US is cautious about labeling the situation as a renewed conflict, as doing so could compel Congress to intervene under the War Powers Resolution if the hostilities continue for more than 60 days. US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine accused Iran of trying to 'hold the entire global economy hostage' through its actions in the critical Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for global oil shipments. The situation remains tense as both nations continue to engage in verbal exchanges while the ceasefire hangs in the balance.