Iran says it has taken control of two cargo ships after new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has claimed it seized two cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after three ships were reportedly attacked in one of the world’s most important shipping routes.
According to Iranian reports, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said two of the targeted ships were captured and are being escorted toward the Iranian coast.
The developments came just hours after Donald Trump announced he was extending the current U.S-Iran ceasefire. However, Washington is maintaining its naval blockade of Iranian ports as pressure continues ahead of possible talks in Pakistan.
The status of those negotiations remains uncertain. Reports said Vice President JD Vance did not depart for Pakistan as previously expected on Tuesday.
Iranian officials reacted cautiously. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Tehran is closely monitoring political developments and would take “necessary and appropriate measures” to protect national interests and security.
He also said diplomacy remains an option when conditions are suitable.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for global oil and cargo shipments, and any disruption there can quickly affect international energy markets and trade flows.
Fresh maritime tensions now risk undermining ceasefire efforts and adding new uncertainty to an already fragile regional crisis.
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