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The Latest: Vance and Qalibaf expected in Round Two talks, but Trump says 'I expect to be bombing'

The Latest: Vance and Qalibaf expected in Round Two talks, but Trump says 'I expect to be bombing'

There appears to be movement toward another round of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, with two regional officials telling The Associated Press Tuesday that both countries have signaled a return to Pakistan for discussions

2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, complicating diplomatic efforts to resume talks

2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, complicating diplomatic efforts to resume talks

A second ship came under attack Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said, just a short time after Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a container ship

Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume US-Iran talks

Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume US-Iran talks

Iran has fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the ongoing threat to global energy supplies and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together for talks to end the war

The Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire

The Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States was indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran as a new round of peace talks was on hold

The Latest: Uncertainty shrouds possible US-Iran talks after Trump extends ceasefire

The Latest: Uncertainty shrouds possible US-Iran talks after Trump extends ceasefire

The next steps to resume U.S.-Iran talks remain unclear Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. was extending its ceasefire in the war

The Latest: Israel and Lebanon to meet in Washington while Iran-US talks are in limbo

The Latest: Israel and Lebanon to meet in Washington while Iran-US talks are in limbo

Israel and Lebanon are meeting in Washington Thursday in the hope of extending a fragile 10-day ceasefire that began last week

US puts negotiations with Iran on hold as ceasefire deadline nears

US puts negotiations with Iran on hold as ceasefire deadline nears

Last-minute ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran look uncertain as a two-week truce is set to expire and both sides say they’re prepared to resume fighting

2 ships come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume US-Iran talks

2 ships come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume US-Iran talks

Two ships have come under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the ongoing threat to global energy supplies and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together for talks to end the war

The Latest: Pakistan prepares for upcoming peace talks despite US seizure of Iranian cargo ship

The Latest: Pakistan prepares for upcoming peace talks despite US seizure of Iranian cargo ship

The U.S. Navy's seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship has cast doubt on President Donald Trump's announcement of a second round of talks with Iran

US Navy Seizes Iranian Ship Amid Gulf of Oman Blockade

US Navy Seizes Iranian Ship Amid Gulf of Oman Blockade

President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces intercepted and took custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to breach a U.S. naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel, identified as the TOUSKA, ignored warnings and was disabled by the U.S. Navy before being boarded by Marines. The incident has heightened tensions as the conflict with Iran continues, with Iran warning of retaliation for what it calls armed piracy. The blockade and closure of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global shipping and energy markets.

U.S. and Iran Tensions Escalate Over Strait of Hormuz Control

U.S. and Iran Tensions Escalate Over Strait of Hormuz Control

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and The Critical Threats Project (CTP) have reported ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has been attempting to assert control over this critical waterway by charging vessels 'security fees' and enforcing compliance with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) protocols. The U.S. has responded by maintaining a naval blockade and conducting mine-clearing operations to ensure safe passage through the strait. Recently, the U.S. Navy seized an Iranian-flagged container ship, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. The U.S. is also preparing for negotiations with Iran, although Iran has not confirmed its participation. The situation remains tense as the current ceasefire is set to expire soon.