Major developments we’re following:
- The U.S. says it attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz that tried to pass its naval blockade. Iran’s military headquarters says the attack and seizure marks a ceasefire violation.
- President Donald Trump said U.S. negotiators will be in Pakistan on Monday for another of talks with Iran. But several hours later, Iran had not confirmed it would attend. Trump threatened to destroy civilian infrastructure in Iran if it doesn’t take the deal that the U.S. is offering.
- The Strait of Hormuz is closed to shipping due to threats from Iran as the U.S. blockades Iranian ports.
- It remained unclear whether either side had shifted their stances on unresolved issues that derailed the last round of negotiations, including Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, its regional proxies and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is due to expire by Wednesday. A 10-day ceasefire in Israel and Lebanon appears to be holding.
Source: AP news
