Middle East crisis live: ceasefire under pressure and talks in doubt as Iran threatens to ‘retaliate’ to US seizure of ship
Summary
The conflict involving Iran and the US has killed over 5,000 people across multiple countries. Recent peace talks are uncertain after the US seized an Iranian ship, and Iran said it would not join further negotiations unless the US lifts its naval blockade.Key Facts
- More than 5,000 people have died since the Iran war began, including thousands in Iran, Lebanon, Israel, and Gulf Arab states.
- Fifteen Israeli soldiers and 13 US service members have also been killed in the conflict.
- Iran officials announced no plans to attend the next round of peace talks in Pakistan unless the US ends its blockade.
- President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to go to Pakistan just before the current ceasefire expires.
- The US navy fired on and stopped an Iranian cargo ship attempting to bypass the blockade.
- Iran called the US blockade illegal and a violation of the ceasefire agreement.
- The conflict has caused oil prices to rise and stock markets to fall due to increased tensions.
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