Iran seizes ships amid blockade

The Revolutionary Guard has taken control of at least two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, citing alleged violations of navigation protocols.

This maritime escalation follows President Donald Trump's decision to prolong a fragile ceasefire while maintaining a strict naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel as traffic through the world's most critical energy chokepoint grinds to a halt.

Diplomatic efforts in Pakistan remain stalled as Tehran demands an immediate end to the blockade before resuming formal peace negotiations.