Tensions flare as ships seized near Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire extension

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says two ships were seized and a third vessel targeted near the Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions even as the US extends a ceasefire with Iran and pursues a unified peace proposal. UKMTO reported vessels fired upon in the area and warned of ongoing activity around the strait. Tehran demands the US blockade of Iranian ports be lifted, while talks in Pakistan about a longer-term deal remain unclear. Oil prices climbed toward $100 a barrel as energy supply fears persisted, and Europe warned of a difficult summer for fuel and fertilizer, underscoring the broader geopolitical strain surrounding the war and the fragile pause in fighting.