Iran attacks, detains ships as chaos erupts

The US has extended, with no definite end date, its ceasefire against Iran with the hope talks can resume at some point.

But certainly the tension isn't dropping in the Strait of Hormuz.

On Wednesday, local time, it was reported Iran had seized two ships in the Persian Gulf. Tehran said they were "operating without authorisation" and attempting to exit the strait "in secret" while allegedly tampering with navigation systems.

In recent days, the US has seized several Iranian ships which it has claimed are breaking its blockade.

Iran has said that the blockade has to end before negotiations can begin once more.

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