Middle East crisis live: Iran reportedly rejects US peace talks; Trump says marines took custody of an Iranian-flagged vessel

Key Points:

• US Marines have taken custody of the Iranian-flagged cargo ship TOUSKA after it attempted to breach the US naval blockade on Iranian ports; the USS SPRUANCE disabled the ship by blowing a hole in its engine room following warnings to stop.
• The UK has raised its threat level for the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf to "Critical," citing increased naval activity and multiple Iranian attacks on vessels, underscoring heightened risks for commercial shipping.
• Iran has reimposed restrictions on transit through the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US blockade, which Tehran and its foreign ministry label a violation of the ceasefire and a war crime; Iran reportedly declined participation in planned US peace talks in Pakistan.
• The Trump administration announced a US delegation, including special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will attend peace talks in Islamabad, though conflicting statements emerged about Vice President JD Vance's participation due to security concerns.
• Israeli military released a map of its new deployment line inside Lebanon, extending control over several villages as part of a buffer zone following a ceasefire with Hezbollah; meanwhile, Israeli strikes in Gaza have continued, killing one Palestinian and wounding others.