Third ship attacked along Strait of Hormuz

Three cargo ships have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions between the United States and Iran despite a ceasefire extension announced by Donald Trump.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations says one ship was fired at by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, while reports from Iran claim two more vessels were also hit.

The attacks come as the US continues its blockade of the strait to pressure Iran ahead of planned talks in Pakistan, which now remain uncertain after Vice-President JD Vance failed to travel.

An adviser to Iran’s parliamentary speaker has dismissed the ceasefire as meaningless, calling it a tactic to buy time for a possible strike.