Live updates: Trump won’t say whether US-Iran ceasefire is still in effect as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate

President Trump declined to comment on whether the US-Iran ceasefire remains in effect, warning Iranian forces that they would be ‘blown off the face of the Earth’ if they targeted US ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE defended itself against Iranian strikes, and oil prices surged. The US is deploying ‘Project Freedom’ to ensure safe passage through the strait, but concerns remain about the ability to protect a large number of merchant ships.