Three vessels, including MSC Francesca and Epaminondas, were attacked or seized by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire extension.
President Donald Trump announced an indefinite U.S. ceasefire extension with Iran and confirmed the continuation of the American blockade of Iranian ports.
Brent crude futures rose above $101 per barrel, sparking inflation concerns and potential central‑bank rate hikes.
Diplomatic talks stalled; Vice President JD Vance’s Pakistan visit postponed, while the UK and France lead a 30‑nation meeting to discuss reopening the strait.