Ceasefire in jeopardy as US seizes Iranian ship and Iran vows retaliation

The two-week US‑Iran ceasefire is under renewed pressure after Washington said it seized an Iranian cargo ship attempting to breach the blockade, with Iran promising retaliation. Tehran appears reluctant to join a second round of talks in Pakistan, leaving negotiations uncertain as casualties exceed 5,000. Bahrain warned of citizenship revocation for security threats, underscoring regional strain, while markets react to the conflicting signals about war and peace in the Middle East.