Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, The Iran-US standoff remains tense despite a ceasefire extension, with mixed signals on diplomacy, military readiness and global energy routes. At the same time, ripple effects are being felt from Washington to Beijing, as politics, markets and security alliances shift quickly. Here are the latest updates: US extends ceasefire but keeps blockade in place as Washington puts pressure on Iran even as it talks up diplomacy.