Iran rejects new talks after Trump threat: Iran has rejected a second round of talks with the US, despite Donald Trump suggesting direct talks would be held in Pakistan today. He was planning to send JD Vance, his vice president, to lead the negotiations. Trump has also renewed his threat to "knock out" Iran's power plants and bridges unless the Iranian regime reaches a deal to end the war. The end of the ceasefire is approaching fast, with Trump warning he may not extend it beyond Wednesday.

US seizes Iranian ship: US Marines seized the cargo ship as it tried to pass the blockade and sail to an Iranian port near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said the US fired at the vessel's engine room after its crew "refused to listen". Iran said it would "soon retaliate".

Strait of Hormuz closed again: Shipping in the key waterway has again ground to a halt after Iran reversed the brief reopening on Saturday. It warned it would stay closed until the US blockade was lifted. Iranian gunboats have fired at vessels trying to pass through, with at least four reported attacks on the weekend.

Lebanon ceasefire in place: A 10-day truce remains in place between Israel and Lebanon, a cornerstone of negotiations between the US and Iran. But at least three soldiers have been killed over the weekend, including two Israeli soldiers and one French peacekeeper. Displaced Lebanese remain in limbo, with Israel's military telling them to stay away while it occupies the evacuated south.

Source: sky news

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