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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire

Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region. Grouped from 41 articles across 11 sources.

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CBS NewsApr 22, 2026, 6:29 PM

Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire

Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.

The Globe and MailApr 22, 2026, 9:18 AM

Iran seizes two ships in Strait of Hormuz a day after Trump extends ceasefire

Standoff over Tehran’s closing of the strait and Washington’s blockade raises doubts about whether talks would resume

CNBCApr 22, 2026, 3:04 PM

Iran says it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz after U.S. extends ceasefire

The attacks come shortly after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow peace talks to continue.

The Globe and MailApr 22, 2026, 9:27 AM

Iran attacks ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has fired on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the vessel and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together in Pakistan for talks to end the war.

CNBCApr 22, 2026, 4:58 PM

Strait of Hormuz remains basically closed as Iran seizes ships after Trump ceasefire extension

Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is still way below normal levels before the war when more than 100 vessels crossed daily.

NBC NewsApr 21, 2026, 11:06 PM

Trump extends ceasefire deadline with Iran as talks stall

President Trump said he would extend the ceasefire deadline with Iran at the request of Pakistan to allow the Iranian regime to “come up with a unified proposal." NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports.

CBS NewsApr 22, 2026, 8:37 AM

Trump extends ceasefire as uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks remains

With a two-week ceasefire set to expire and Iran balking at the resumption of peace talks, President Trump said he would be extending the deadline to allow for Iran to "come up with a unified proposal."

Al JazeeraApr 21, 2026, 2:56 PM

Trump says he opposes extending Iran ceasefire amid talks uncertainty

US president says Iran has 'no choice' but to show up to the negotiations in Pakistan and accept a 'great' deal.

Al JazeeraApr 22, 2026, 12:00 AM

Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire extended as talks with Tehran in limbo

Lebanon's disaster management unit raises death toll from weeks of Israeli attacks to 2,454, with 7,658 people injured.

Financial TimesApr 21, 2026, 10:24 PM

Trump extends Iran ceasefire as peace talks hit impasse

President’s latest mixed signal comes as US sends more troops to region

The Globe and MailApr 21, 2026, 9:20 AM

Trump extends Iran ceasefire deadline, but continues U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz

White House calls off Vice President JD Vance’s planned trip to Islamabad as Iran rebuffs efforts to restart negotiations

Fox NewsApr 22, 2026, 1:48 PM

Iran reportedly fires on three ships in Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Republic of Iran reportedly opened fire on three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday amid ongoing tensions in the region.

The Straits TimesApr 22, 2026, 8:35 AM

Ships seized, attacked in Strait of Hormuz as uncertainty clouds US-Iran peace talks

The fate of peace talks between Washington and Tehran remains unclear.

The Globe and MailApr 22, 2026, 12:17 AM

Trump extends Iran ceasefire as U.S. continues blockade

U.S. President Donald Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, hours before it was set to expire, to allow the two countries to continue peace talks.

CBS NewsApr 22, 2026, 1:23 PM

At least 2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as peace talks remain stalled

A gun boat from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on a container ship in the contested waterway before a cargo ship came under fire in a separate attack, the British military says.

Al JazeeraApr 22, 2026, 5:25 AM

Iran war: What’s happening on day 54 as Trump extends ceasefire?

Trump said the US would extend the ceasefire with Iran until it presents a proposal and talks conclude.

Financial TimesApr 22, 2026, 3:17 AM

Iran says it has seized two container ships in Strait of Hormuz

Oil rises back above $100 a barrel following incidents in waters close to Iran

CBS NewsApr 22, 2026, 12:29 PM

Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, but it's unclear for how long

President Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday after the Iranians refused to attend peace talks in Pakistan until the president lifts the blockade on Iranian ports.

The Straits TimesApr 22, 2026, 1:30 AM

Trump declares Iran ceasefire extension with peace talks in doubt

WASHINGTON/DUBAI, April 22 - U.S. President Donald Trump said he would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow for further peace talks, although it was not clear on Wednesday if Iran or Israel, the U.S. ally in the two-month war, would agree.

CNBCApr 22, 2026, 5:32 AM

Japan's Nikkei 225 rises to record high as Trump extends Iran ceasefire

Asia markets traded broadly lower, amid deepening uncertainty over the Middle East conflict, even as Trump extended a temporary ceasefire.

Al JazeeraApr 22, 2026, 9:32 AM

Iran captures two vessels in Strait of Hormuz after ship comes under fire

The IRGC says the aggression came in response to what it described as the US's capture of an Iranian commercial vessel.

The GuardianApr 21, 2026, 8:37 PM

Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire indefinitely at request of Pakistan

US president says on Truth Social attacks are on hold until Iran submits proposal and talks reach end Middle East crisis – live updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump announced in a social media post on Tuesday that he was indefinitely extending a ceasefire with Iran at the request of Pakistan, which has been mediating talks, until the country responded to the United States’ negotiating positions or until talks reached a dead end. “I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other,” the US president wrote on Truth Social. Continue reading...

The Straits TimesApr 21, 2026, 12:50 PM

Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran

WASHINGTON, April 21 - President Donald Trump told CNBC in an interview on Tuesday that he did not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran, adding the U.S. was in a strong negotiating position and would end up with what he called a great deal.

ABC AustraliaApr 21, 2026, 6:08 PM

Live: Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, Vance cancels Pakistan trip

US President Donald Trump says he is extending the ceasefire with Iran. Follow live.

Al JazeeraApr 22, 2026, 3:42 PM

Iran’s leaders debate war and peace after Trump ceasefire extension

State television pushes line that Iranians want more war, but others urge reason and moderation.

DWApr 22, 2026, 10:47 AM

Iran war: Revolutionary Guard says seizes ships in Hormuz

Iran's naval forces accused two ships of endangering maritime security by attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without authorization. The escalation comes amid uncertainty over US-Iran ceasefire talks. DW has more.

CNBCApr 21, 2026, 9:13 PM

Trump extends ceasefire in Iran, citing 'seriously fractured' Iranian government

Trump's announcement came after an expected trip by Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for a peace talks with Iranian officials was put on hold.

DWApr 21, 2026, 8:34 PM

Iran war: Trump says US extending ceasefire to give Iran more time to negotiate

President Donald Trump said he was ​extending the Iran ​ceasefire until an Iranian ⁠proposal ​is ​submitted, ​and discussions ‌are concluded. A US ceasefire with Iran was due to expire on Wednesday evening.

The Straits TimesApr 21, 2026, 9:26 PM

US indefinitely extends ceasefire with Iran

Mr Trump said he had agreed to a request from peace talks mediator Pakistan.

The Straits TimesApr 22, 2026, 3:56 AM

Is Trump’s indefinite ceasefire with Iran the prelude to peace?

In a frozen conflict, both sides can package compromise as victory.

The GuardianApr 22, 2026, 11:27 AM

First Thing: Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’

U-turn comes after Trump said the US military was ‘raring to go’. Plus, Virginia voters pass new congressional maps in blow to president Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Donald Trump unilaterally announced an extension of the two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday amid frantic efforts to bring the two sides back to the negotiating table. How are Trump’s negotiating tactics being received? The president’s impatience and rough-house diplomatic style, including his frequent online posting, has been a key stumbling block to restarting peace talks, writes the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour . Is Tehran united on how to deal with Washington? Analysts say it is not, with fierce disagreement among Iranian leaders over how to respond to US pressure and whether to risk a new wave of bombing. Follow the latest updates with our liveblog . How much of a boost for the Democrats is Virginia’s referendum result? It could help them win four additional House seats in November’s midterms, which could prove pivotal in an evenly divided Congress. Continue reading...

Al JazeeraApr 22, 2026, 12:51 AM

Trump extends ceasefire and hopes for ‘unified proposal’

In a social media post, President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire in the war on Iran.

The Straits TimesApr 22, 2026, 12:45 AM

Trust Trump? Iran’s doubts shadow peace talks

The trust between the US and Iran has always been low, but now it is non-existent, said one expert.

ABC AustraliaApr 21, 2026, 8:35 PM

Trump says Iran's government 'seriously fractured' as he extends ceasefire

US President Donald Trump says he will hold off attacking Iran until Tehran's negotiating teams come up with a unified proposal for a peace deal.

ABC AustraliaApr 22, 2026, 12:12 AM

How Trump went from 'I expect to be bombing' to 'I extend the ceasefire'

The Iran war ceasefire has been extended but no-one is quite sure on the new deadline, Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran writes.

Al JazeeraApr 21, 2026, 11:26 PM

Trump remains ‘in a quandary’ despite Iran war ceasefire extension

Barbara Slavin says Trump’s decision to extend a ceasefire with Iran is a relief, but a diplomatic solution is far off.

CBS NewsApr 21, 2026, 11:15 PM

Trump extends ceasefire, calls Iranian regime "seriously fractured"

President Trump threatened new attacks on Iran Tuesday and said he didn't want to extend the ceasefire. But later, he said he would extend the pause "indefinitely." Ed O'Keefe has the details.

The Globe and MailApr 21, 2026, 6:43 PM

U.S. does not want to extend truce with Iran, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he did not want to extend a rapidly expiring ceasefire in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and that the U.S. military was 'raring to go' if negotiations were not successful.

The GuardianApr 21, 2026, 10:32 PM

Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’

Declaration comes amid intense efforts to bring two sides together in Pakistan for new round of talks Middle East crisis live: latest news updates Donald Trump unilaterally announced an extension of the two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday amid frantic efforts to bring the two sides back to the negotiating table. Hours after announcing that he “expected to be bombing”, the US president said he would extend the ceasefire until Iranian negotiators submitted a proposal for peace. Continue reading...

ABC AustraliaApr 21, 2026, 10:00 PM

Live: ASX down, markets brace for ongoing uncertainty as Iran ceasefire extended

The Australian share market slips at open, while DroneShield has posted its second-highest revenue in a quarter to date. Follow live.

The Globe and MailApr 21, 2026, 10:06 AM

U.S. positive on Iran deal but talks uncertain as ceasefire nears end

The U.S. on Monday expressed confidence that peace talks with Iran would go ahead in Pakistan and a senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining, but significant hurdles and uncertainty remained.

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