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US Envoys Head to Pakistan as Iran Seizes Ships

4/25/2026

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Iran Seizes Vessels

Secretary Karoline Leavitt said envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran’s foreign minister.
Iran seized two large cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, demonstrating its control of the key shipping lane.
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani pledged coordination with partners to back Pakistan-led mediation.
Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran has a chance to make deal with the United States.

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Trump Extends Ceasefire

President Donald Trump announced an indefinite ceasefire extension with Iran, citing Pakistan’s request for additional diplomatic time.
Iran seized two large cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring its control of the key shipping lane.
Trump extended Jones Act waiver 90 days, permitting non-American tankers and lowering Brent to $104.
The U.S. deployed three carriers—USS George H.W. Bush, Abraham Lincoln, Gerald R. Ford—trio since 2003.

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Iran Seizes Vessels

Secretary Karoline Leavitt said envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran’s foreign minister.
Iran seized two large cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, demonstrating its control of the key shipping lane.
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani pledged coordination with partners to back Pakistan-led mediation.
Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran has a chance to make deal with the United States.

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