Three Ships Attacked in Hormuz After Ceasefire

Three ships—MSC Francesca, Epaminondas and another—were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. extended a ceasefire and kept its blockade.
Brent crude futures rose above $101 per barrel, sparking inflation concerns and potential central‑bank rate hikes globally, financial.
President Donald Trump announced ceasefire extension at Pakistan’s request and reiterated U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will remain in place.
Iran parliament speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf warned ceasefire is meaningless if blockade and ship seizures continue, calling strait “starving for cash.”