A fragile two-week ceasefire between Donald Trump and Iran has failed to stabilise the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran continues to tightly control maritime movement despite initial assurances of reopening. Reports indicate vessels must seek prior approval from Iranian forces or risk being targeted, leaving global shipping in limbo. The restrictions follow Israeli strikes on Lebanon, which Iran says fall outside the ceasefire terms. Around 2,000 ships and 20,000 seafarers remain stranded since the conflict began on February 28. While diplomacy backed by Pakistan and China halted escalation, uncertainty persists, with shipping firms awaiting clarity. The situation underscores how geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. (PC: Energy Economics)

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again after Israel carried out strikes in Lebanon that killed over 100 people. Iranian officials said the attacks broke the ceasefire with the United States. Iran said Lebanon was part of the deal. Donald Trump said Lebanon was not included due to Hezbollah. Israel also said the ceasefire does not cover Hezbollah. Iran warned the US must choose between “ceasefire or continued war via Israel”. The death toll in Lebanon rose to over 250, officials said. (PC: X)

An oil refinery in Iran was hit hours after a ceasefire with the United States took effect. The strike took place on Lavan Island, with no casualties reported. Officials called it an “enemy attack”. Fire crews were sent to control the blaze. The truce aimed to pause fighting for two weeks. Donald Trump called it a “total and complete victory”. However, tensions rose again as Iran launched strikes on Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The ceasefire included reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides have accused each other of breaking the agreement. (PC: NDTV)

Israel has continued its heaviest attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Israeli forces struck more than 100 Hezbollah sites in Beirut and nearby areas. Officials said the truce does not include Lebanon. A military spokesperson said, “The battle in Lebanon continues.” The latest strikes killed dozens and injured hundreds. Since early March, over 1,500 people have died and many have been displaced. Witnesses described strong blasts in the city. Iran warned it may leave the ceasefire if attacks continue. (PC: HT)

Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will continue attacks on Hezbollah despite a ceasefire with Iran. He said the group is not part of the deal. Israel carried out major strikes across Lebanon, hitting over 100 targets. Lebanon’s health ministry reported 112 deaths and 837 injuries. Hezbollah called the attacks “barbaric” and said it has the right to respond. Netanyahu said the ceasefire “is not the end” and warned Israel can resume full fighting anytime. Iran criticised the strikes and said the US must ensure the ceasefire is followed. (PC: India Today)

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned it will respond if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue. State media said the response would be “regret-inducing.”   The warning came as Israeli strikes hit areas near Tyre in southern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Lebanon is not part of the current ceasefire deal.   The US also said the truce with Iran does not cover Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah.   Meanwhile, Donald Trump called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen. Iran said the route remains closed and warned ships could be “targeted and destroyed.” (PC: BBC)

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz after Israeli strikes in Lebanon, less than a day after a ceasefire with the US.   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the truce does not include Lebanon. He wrote, “The two-week ceasefire does not include Lebanon.”   Israel continued attacks, killing over 100 people and injuring hundreds, reports said.   The US said the closure of the strait is “completely unacceptable.” Karoline Leavitt said it must reopen “immediately, quickly, and safely.”   Donald Trump backed Israel’s actions, saying Lebanon fighting is a “separate” issue. (PC: NDTV)

Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, said the US must decide between peace and war after Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The attacks near Beirut killed over 100 people. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strikes were not part of the ceasefire deal. Araghchi wrote, “The Iran–US ceasefire terms are clear and explicit: the US must choose—ceasefire or continued war via Israel.” He added, “The world sees the massacres in Lebanon. The ball is in the US court.” Shehbaz Sharif said a ceasefire was agreed but reported violations and urged restraint. (PC: HT)

Donald Trump has sent a team led by JD Vance to Pakistan for talks with Iran starting Saturday. The White House said the move marks a shift from military action to diplomacy. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said earlier Iranian proposals were “unacceptable” and “thrown in the garbage.” She added a revised plan may now match a US 15-point proposal. Vance will be joined by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in Islamabad. Iran has also signalled it may hand over enriched uranium. (PC: India Today)

Iran halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and warned it could withdraw from the ceasefire with the United States if Israel continues attacks on Lebanon. The move followed Israeli airstrikes on Beirut hours after the truce, which Israel said does not extend to Lebanon due to Hezbollah’s role. The White House confirmed Lebanon is excluded from the two-week agreement announced earlier by Donald Trump. Iran’s actions signal escalating tensions despite the ceasefire framework. By suspending tanker movement, Tehran has reinforced its leverage over global oil flows while linking regional conflict dynamics to maritime access. The fragile truce now faces renewed uncertainty as hostilities expand beyond its defined scope. (PC: AFP)