First Thing: ‘Impossible’ to reopen strait of Hormuz amid ‘flagrant’ ceasefire breaches, Iran says
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Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it "impossible" to reopen amid ceasefire breaches.
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This action could disrupt global oil shipments through the critical Strait of Hormuz, potentially affecting energy costs.
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Iranian forces have seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it "impossible" to reopen the critical waterway due to "flagrant" ceasefire breaches. This action comes as both Washington and Tehran maintain separate blockades of the shipping lane, escalating tensions in the region. President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, demanding a "unified proposal" to US negotiating positions from Tehran's "seriously fractured" government. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated President Trump is "satisfied" with the US naval blockade of Iranian ports and believes Iran is in a "very weak position." This development follows earlier threats from President Trump to renew bombing in the area.
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