Day 56 of Iran War: Ceasefire Extended; Trump Cautions on Hormuz as Oil Gains
US President Donald Trump announced that the Israel–Lebanon ceasefire has been extended by an additional three weeks following discussions at the White House with representatives from both sides.
He also directed the US Navy to "shoot and kill" any Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
Traffic through the strategically vital waterway remains severely disrupted, and Iran’s seizure of two large cargo vessels has highlighted its continued leverage.
Oil markets reacted sharply on Friday, with Brent...
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