Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire as Strait of Hormuz Blockade Continues Amid Fresh Maritime Attacks

Tensions continue to escalate in the ongoing conflict involving United States and Iran, as President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire while maintaining a naval blockade on Iranian maritime routes.

According to reports, the United States has agreed to extend the ceasefire following a request from Pakistani mediators, allowing more time for negotiations to produce a unified proposal to end the conflict. However, Washington confirmed that its naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain in place.

Iran has strongly rejected the blockade, describing it as an act of war, and has continued to restrict access through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas passes.
 

Despite the ceasefire announcement, the situation at sea remains volatile. Reports indicate that at least three commercial container ships came under gunfire near the Strait of Hormuz, with one vessel suffering heavy bridge damage after being approached by an Iranian gunboat. No casualties have been reported so far.
 

Maritime security sources stated that two additional ships were also fired upon in separate incidents near Iranian waters. The responsibility for the attacks has not been independently confirmed, but the incidents have further heightened global concerns over energy security.
 

Iranian authorities have accused the United States of escalating tensions by intercepting vessels linked to Iran’s oil trade, calling the actions “piracy at sea” and “state terrorism.” Tehran has also warned that it will continue its maritime restrictions as long as the US blockade remains in effect.
 

Meanwhile, peace talks scheduled in Islamabad failed to take place, as neither Iranian nor high-level US delegations confirmed participation, leaving diplomatic efforts in a stalemate.
 

Analysts warn that the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz is already impacting global energy markets, with fears of further disruptions if diplomatic efforts fail to progress in the coming days.