The US naval blockade of Iranian ports has disrupted the country’s oil machine, but its loading infrastructure remains intact, and cargoes are still flowing toward China, according to maritime analytics firm Kpler.

President Donald Trump accused Iran of "numerous" ceasefire violations Tuesday, while Vice President JD Vance now heads to the White House for policy meetings and his expected departure to Pakistan for another round of negotiations remains uncertain.

With no signs of peace talks restarting and the status of a two-week-old ceasefire still unclear, Iran tightened its control on the Strait of Hormuz.

The last five weeks, perhaps more than any other period in President Donald Trump’s two terms, have revealed him for the bluffer that he is — and on one of the largest and most significant scales imaginable.

Iran seized two container ships in the contested strait, state media said, further complicating diplomatic efforts to end the war that began Feb. 28.

About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.

Carlson has expressed regret over previously endorsing Trump and apologized for "misleading people."

A Trump special envoy reportedly suggested FIFA place Italy in Iran's spot at the 2026 World Cup amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Oil was hovering above $100 a barrel and there were no public signs of a breakthrough in peace efforts. The White House said President Trump does not view Iran’s reported seizures as a cease-fire violation.