Three ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. extended the Iran ceasefire, per Iranian state media.
President Donald Trump announced an indefinite cease‑fire extension at Pakistan’s request and said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will remain.
Brent crude futures rose to just below $100 per barrel, sparking inflation concerns and potential central‑bank rate hikes.
Diplomatic talks stalled as U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s planned Pakistan visit was postponed and Iran called negotiations a waste of time.