U.S.-Iran Latest: Slow progress on peace deal as Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz, Hezbollah balks at disarming
A tentative ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran is facing instability following an Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. While shipping traffic continues and oil prices have dropped, negotiations are slowed by Hezbollah's refusal to disarm and demands for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. The U.S. has authorized the end of its naval blockade and the reopening of the strait.
What changed
Iran attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, testing the preliminary peace agreement.
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U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Stalls After Iranian Attack in Strait of Hormuz
confidence 90%A tentative ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran is facing instability following an Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. While shipping traffic continues and oil prices have dropped, negotiations are slowed by Hezbollah's refusal to disarm and demands for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. The U.S. has authorized the end of its naval blockade and the reopening of the strait.
What's confirmed:
- President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire and peace deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. naval blockade.
- Iran attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
- A UN agency paused its evacuation of sailors from the Strait of Hormuz following a vessel attack.
- Hezbollah has stated that Israel must withdraw forces from Lebanon.
Still unconfirmed:
- One drone hit a ship's upper deck while three other drones were intercepted.