US-Iran war as it happened: IRGC gunboat fires on ship in Hormuz; Iran says peace talks will resume if US removes blockade

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Thank you for joining our continuing live coverage of the war in the Middle East.

Here’s a recap of the latest developments:

  • President Donald Trump says the US is extending its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request, as he awaits a unified proposal from the Islamic Republic.
  • The deadline for the two-week ceasefire between the US-Israel and Iran had been due to expire on Tuesday evening Washington time (Wednesday AEST)
  • Israel and the Lebanon-based, Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah traded some fire today, even as more talks are expected in Washington this week after a 10-day ceasefire went into effect last Friday (US time).
  • An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps gunboat allegedly shot a container ship near the Strait of Hormuz, the British Royal Navy said in a statement on X. The UK Maritime Traffic Organisation said the ship was approached by the gunboat and was fired on, “which has caused heavy damage to the bridge”.
  • Two Israeli soldiers have been sentenced to 30 days in military detention and removed from combat duty for destroying a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon, which has since been replaced, Israel’s military said.