Live updates: Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump extends ceasefire

Key Points:

• Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two vessels near the Strait of Hormuz for alleged unauthorized operations, with a third Greek-owned ship reportedly disabled; the UK Maritime Trade Organization reported attacks on two container ships in the area.
• US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, but the US blockade of Iranian ports remains, a key sticking point for Iran which demands its lifting before negotiations resume.
• Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Islamabad for a second round of US-Iran talks was canceled amid Iranian hesitance to negotiate due to the ongoing blockade and internal political fractures within Iran's leadership.
• Rising global oil prices, partly due to tensions near the Strait of Hormuz, have pushed UK inflation higher, with fuel theft increasing amid surging prices; Europe faces a difficult summer with potential fuel shortages according to the EU Energy Commissioner.
• China pledged support to African nations affected by the Iran war's economic fallout, while Taiwan canceled a diplomatic trip to Eswatini after neighboring countries revoked overflight rights under pressure from China, highlighting regional geopolitical tensions.