"The fragile two-week ceasefire is poised to expire with no clarity on whether it will be extended amid a spike in tensions over the past two days."
"Iran has fired at ships trying to transit through the vital shipping route, and the US shot at and then seized an Iranian vessel trying to pass through."
"Tehran called the ship's seizure piracy and has threatened retribution, refusing to join talks under the shadow of threats."
"Trump has revived his warning that he would order the US military to blow up all bridges and power plants in Iran if it does not accept a deal on US terms."
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire, with no clarity on its extension. Vice President JD Vance will lead US negotiators in Islamabad for talks with Iran, which has not confirmed participation. The first round of talks ended without a breakthrough, and tensions have escalated with the US imposing a naval blockade and seizing an Iranian vessel. Iran has threatened retribution and refused to negotiate under threats. Potential scenarios for the conflict's progression are being analyzed as both sides exchange threats.
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