Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Shipping traffic through the critical oil chokepoint has ground to a near standstill following reports of vessels coming under fire.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre warned of a high risk of miscalculation as tensions between Washington and Tehran reach a fresh peak.

President Trump has accused Iran of a 'total violation' of the ceasefire and threatened to strike civilian infrastructure in response.

Mediators from Pakistan are scrambling to extend the fragile truce, which is set to expire this week.