Trump doesn’t view Iran’s seizing of non-US ships as a ceasefire violation, White House says

US President Donald Trump has extended a ceasefire with Iran without setting a deadline for Tehran to respond, despite Iran seizing two non-US ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon has been briefed on an assessment that it could take up to six months to clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines after the conflict ends.
US President Donald Trump has extended a ceasefire with Iran, saying there is 'no time frame' for a resolution. Trump's spokesperson stated that the president does not view Iran's seizure of two non-US ships in the Strait of Hormuz as a ceasefire violation. The US is maintaining economic pressure on Iran, with Trump vowing to continue a blockade on Iranian ports. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran wants to continue peace talks but is hindered by the blockade and 'breach of commitments'. The Pentagon has been briefed on an assessment that it could take up to six months to clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines after the conflict ends.
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