Iran Seizes Ships, Standoff Deepens

Tensions in the Persian Gulf have reached a critical impasse as Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces boarded and seized at least two European-owned container ships.

This escalation follows President Donald Trump's unilateral decision to extend a ceasefire, a move Tehran has dismissed as meaningless while a U.S. naval blockade remains in place.

The Pentagon has warned that the strategic waterway may be heavily mined, suggesting a clearance operation could take up to six months.

Global energy markets remain volatile as the standoff threatens to transform into a prolonged economic war with no clear diplomatic exit.