BREAKING: Iran seizes ships in the Strait of Hormuz as President Donald Trump sets a deadline for Tehran to return to diplomatic talks. The incident follows an extended ceasefire and a seven-week internet blackout across the country.

BREAKING: Iran vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the United States ends its blockade of Iranian ports, escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Iran has stated it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed as long as the United States maintains a blockade on its ports, amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

President Trump extends cease-fire with Iran while maintaining blockade of the country.

President Trump has extended a cease-fire with Iran while continuing a blockade of the country.

UPDATE: Lebanon’s health ministry reports a second air strike hit a house where two individuals had taken shelter after an initial strike on their vehicle.

Lebanon’s health ministry reports that a second air strike hit a house where two individuals had taken shelter following an initial strike on their vehicle.

UPDATE: The IDF says it struck and killed a Hezbollah operative at a launch site in the Sejoud area of southern Lebanon on Wednesday to neutralize threats to northern Israel.

The IDF reported that it struck and killed a Hezbollah operative at a launch site in the Sejoud area of southern Lebanon on Wednesday to prevent threats to northern Israel.