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First Thing: Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’

U-turn comes after Trump said the US military was ‘raring to go’. Plus, Virginia voters pass new congressional maps in blow to presidentDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump unilaterally announced an extension of the two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday amid frantic efforts to bring the two sides back to the…

Iran accuses US of ceasefire violations ahead of Trump’s extension

Iran accused the U.S. again on Tuesday of violating the conditions of the temporary ceasefire, hours before President Trump announced he would extend the deadline as time was running out. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, one of the lead negotiators on the Iranian side, asserted in a post on the social platform X that the ongoing…

Iran fires on multiple ships in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire extension

Two cargo vessels traveling in the Strait of Hormuz were fired upon by Iranian Revolutionary Guard boats on Wednesday. One of the ships was damaged in the attacks, but there were no reported injuries or fatalities from the gunfire in either confrontation. Both incidents occurred hours after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would extend…

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire and Forces Tehran to Make the Next Move

Iran seizes ships in Hormuz as US talks falter after ceasefire extension

Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz hours after Trump extended the ceasefire, escalating the U.S.-Iran maritime standoff.