Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire extension

Ships have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz following the extension of a ceasefire, as reported by NPR. This strategic waterway, which has been effectively closed since the onset of the war, was conditionally opened for commercial vessels under Iranian control. Iran's Supreme National Security Council stated that the ceasefire was contingent upon a halt to attacks on all fronts, including Lebanon. The council emphasized that Iran would monitor ship movements, issue permits, collect fees, and restrict access if it deemed there were violations. In related developments, the United States captured an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait of Hormuz, claiming it attempted to breach a blockade. Al Jazeera reported that the U.S. has released video footage of the capture, and former President Trump stated that the vessel was trying to violate the blockade. Additionally, there are calls for the U.S. to end its blockade of Iran to facilitate the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as noted by Michael Shoebridge. Negotiations between Iran and the United States recently concluded without concrete results, according to Iran's Supreme National Security Council. The discussions, which took place in Islamabad with Pakistan as a mediator, lasted 21 hours. The council indicated that new U.S. proposals are under review and that further talks would resume when the U.S. aligns its demands with battlefield realities.