U.S. military is preparing to board and seize Iran‑linked oil tankers in international waters as cease‑fire talks falter.
Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is closed again, with Revolutionary Guard gunboats firing on a tanker and redirecting vessels toward Oman.
President Donald Trump said talks with Tehran are “very good,” dismissed Iran’s move as blackmail, and expects a decision by day’s end.
Pakistani diplomat Ishaq Dar said Pakistan is mediating between the U.S. and Iran, while Turkey’s Cevdet Yilmaz noted negotiations will take time.