Iran latest: Iran seizes 2 ships while new talks are still undecided

The extended ceasefire appeared to hold Wednesday, even after Iran fired on three ships that were trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained Iran's actions did not violate the terms of the agreement because the ships were not American or Israeli vessels.

Ships are anchored near the shoreline on April 22, 2026 in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Bandar Abbas is a port city and the capital of Hormozgan Province, along the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. (Photo by Getty Images)

The White House, however, did confirm that the ceasefire is not indefinite and would likely only hold for three to five days. When announcing the extension, President Donald Trump indicated that it was meant to give Iranian leadership time to submit their proposal for peace negotiations. 

As of Wednesday night, no date has been set for when talks may resume. 

Here's the latest from Thursday:

Pakistan meets with US official

6:25 a.m. ET: United States Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker met with Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in efforts to secure new diplomatic solution for a second round of negotiations for talks between the U.S. and Iran. 

Naqvi said Pakistan's prime minister was making efforts "at every level" to support a peace deal. 

Still no word from Iran if they would send a delegation.