Iran seizes ships despite ceasefire

The maritime standoff in the Middle East has entered a chaotic new phase as Iran's Revolutionary Guard targeted three container ships, successfully seizing two for alleged maritime violations.

This escalation follows President Trump's decision to indefinitely extend a ceasefire, a move intended to provide space for a unified peace proposal from Tehran.

However, Iranian officials have dismissed the truce as meaningless as long as the U.S. naval blockade remains in effect, citing it as an illegal act of war.

The persistent closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to inflict severe pain on the global economy, with traffic remaining at a fraction of pre-war levels.