Shipping fired on in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Two container ships were fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz hours after US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks. The attacks led to a rise in global oil prices, with Brent crude hovering near $100 a barrel.
At least two container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a maritime agency. The incident occurred after US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps had previously threatened to shut off the strait until the US blockade was lifted. Trump's decision to extend the ceasefire was despite his prior vow not to prolong the truce, citing the need for a 'unified proposal' from Iran's 'fractured' government. The US will continue its blockade on Iranian ports, which Iran's foreign minister said amounted to an 'act of war'. The attacks led to a rise in global oil prices, with Brent crude up 0.8% to $99.2 a barrel.
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