Trump accused Iran of repeatedly violating a two‑week cease‑fire and said the U.S. holds a strong negotiating position.
New peace talks slated in Islamabad with U.S. Vice President JD Vance expected to lead delegation despite mixed White House signals.
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz for commercial traffic, boosting stocks and pulling oil prices down after a week‑long closure.
The U.S. seized an Iranian‑flagged tanker in the Indo‑Pacific, prompting Iranian threats of retaliation and keeping oil prices above pre‑war levels.