WorldShips catch fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran says four ships struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, despite the US saying it had cleared obstacles from the key route. Qatar has signed a long-term deal to import US gas, which analysts say signals expectations of prolonged disruption from the war. JD Vance is reported to have written to Tehran’s leaders; Donald Trump says the effort concerns medical supplies for Iran, not peace talks.