Trump announced he would delay a planned military attack on Iran after requests from Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Iran’s IRGC says it has seized two vessels for “disrupting order and safety in the Strait of Hormuz”, Tasnim news agency is reporting.
US President Donald Trump has announced an extension to the Iran ceasefire, as he continues to blockade Iranian ports, until Tehran submits a proposal for talks, and “discussions are concluded, one way or the other”.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that “blockading Iranian ports is an act of war and thus a violation of the ceasefire”, adding that Tehran knows “how to resist bullying“.
Israel continues to bomb southern Lebanon and demolish Lebanese homes, with Hezbollah announcing an attack on northern Israel in retaliation for whatever…
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IRGC says it has seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC Navy has seized two vessels and transferred them to Iran’s coast, stating that “disrupting order and safety in the Strait of Hormuz is considered a red line for Iran”.
We earlier reported that one vessel was shot at off the coast of Iran while another sustained damage after coming under attack off Oman’s coast.
IRAN’S REGIME IS EATING ITSELF ALIVE: REVOLUTIONARY GUARD TAKES THE AYATOLLAH HOSTAGE
The mullahs’ house of cards is collapsing in real time, and America’s pressure is finally paying off. Fox News host Jesse Watters just dropped the bombshell: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has seized control and taken the Ayatollah hostage in a brazen power grab.
“Generals are blocking peace talks, holding their own negotiators hostage while the economy collapses,” Watters reported. “No one’s calling the shots. A coup is in the works.”
Hit Iran where it hurts most. In their wallets. That always gets results and starves the IRGC of the funds it needs to operate. Keep up the pressure and the good work.
Trump: Iran has Violated the Cease Fire numerous times!
Overnight, U.S. forces conducted a right-of-visit, maritime interdiction and boarding of the stateless sanctioned M/T Tifani without incident in the INDOPACOM area of responsibility.⁰⁰As we have made clear, we will pursue global maritime enforcement efforts to disrupt illicit… pic.twitter.com/EGwDe3dBI3
The Islamic Republic is using negotiations to buy time in order to regroup and fight again more effectively. As such, the mullahs need them more than Trump does. On the other hand, they know that his threats have proven empty before, and thus that they have some time to regroup even without making any concessions to the Great Satan
An Iranian-born immigrant who became a lawful permanent resident alien under the Obama administration was arrested and charged with brokering arms sales on behalf of the Iranian Government. According to Bill Essayli, the United States Attorney for the Central District of California, federal authorities arrested 44-year-old Shamim Mafi at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday evening.
US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran on the evening of Tuesday, April 7, in Washington, DC, meaning it was due to expire on Tuesday, April 21.
Trump: “they will not have a nuclear weapon. They’ll have no access to, no chance of having, a nuclear weapon. And we can’t allow that to happen. That could be the destruction of the world, and we’re not going to let that happen,” he added.
“And I have to say, we had no choice in Iran. It wasn’t like we had a choice. We had to do it,” Trump said.
Wednesday evening Eastern time marks the expiration of the two-week ceasefire in the war between the United States and Iran, and bombing will resume if a deal is not reached, according to reports of phone interviews with President Donald Trump.
Iran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, declared late Monday that Tehran will not negotiate with the United States “under the shadow of threats,” warning Tehran is prepared to “reveal new cards on the battlefield” as a ceasefire deadline looms and the fate of renewed talks remains uncertain.
Tehran spurns talks under threats; Trump says blockade stays
Diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran remain uncertain, with Tehran saying it will not negotiate under the “shadow of threats”.
US President Donald Trump says the blockade on Iranian ports will remain until Tehran agrees to a deal.
Lebanon and Israel will head back to Washington, DC, for another round of talks on Thursday to end hostilities.
Israel continues to bombard southern Lebanon, wounding six people in an air attack on the town of Qaaqaaiyet El Jisr and demolishing homes in the town of Khiam in violation of a 10-day ceasefire.
Trump says Iran will negotiate with the US or face “problems like they’ve never seen before” amid continued uncertainty over whether Tehran can be persuaded to send a delegation to Pakistan’s Islamabad.
He also says Iran’s nuclear sites have been totally obliterated and that “digging it out will be a long and difficult process”.
Iran has lodged a complaint with the UN over the US’s seizure of its cargo ship, condemning it as a barbarous act that violates international law.
Stock markets in Asia have rebounded on early trading, with investors holding on to hopes that the US and Iran may resume peace talks.
Dozens of US veterans and their family members have been arrested after they occupied a congressional building in Washington, DC, in a protest against the war on Iran.
Iran files complaint at UN over the US’s ‘illegal, barbarous’ ship seizure
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has lodged a formal complaint with the UN secretary-general and the International Maritime Organization over the US seizure of the Iranian merchant vessel Touska on Monday, condemning it as an “illegal and barbarous act” that violates both international law and the ceasefire agreement.
The Strait of Hormuz exists in a state of both openness and closedness until a ship actually attempts the transit.
US Senator Lindsey Graham has summarized the situation succinctly by tweeting “the guy in the suit (Araghchi) is not in charge. It’s the guys with the guns (the IRGC) who are in charge.”
Iran says it has no plans to send negotiators to Pakistan for a new round of talks after the United States seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Still, President Donald Trump says US team, led by Vice President JD Vance, is on its way to Islamabad,
Pakistan tightens security in the capital before the possible talks, locking down parts of the city and deploying 20,000 security personnel.
In Lebanon, the 10-day ceasefire with Israel holds despite repeated Israeli attacks, as the US says second round of talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Washington on Thursday.
The Islamic Republic is using these negotiations to buy time in order to regroup and fight again more effectively. As such, the mullahs need them more than Trump does. On the other hand, they know that his threats have proven empty before, and thus that they have some time to regroup even without making any concessions to the Great Satan.
“Iran pulls out of US peace talks and takes swipe at Donald Trump,” by Rebecca Robinson, Express, April 19, 2026:
Iran has reportedly rejected the second round of peace talks with the US they day before they were due to go ahead. The state IRNA news agency reported Tehran’s absence is due to “Washington’s excessive demands, unrealistic expectations, constant shifts in stance, repeated contradictions, and the ongoing naval blockade”.
It was only a matter of time. The Houthis should have been dealt with during the Biden administration when they were tying up Red Sea shipments and creating a nightmare for the world economy. But Biden was weak and a global laughing stock. Now, the Trump administration is left to deal with the fallout.
President Donald Trump said Sunday the U.S. “stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engineroom” of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship before seizing the vessel — marking the first known use of force under Washington’s naval blockade as Tehran threatens retaliation and critical ceasefire talks hang in the balance. Continue reading Lindsey Graham: ‘the guys with the guns (the IRGC) are in charge’
In a Truth Social post on Sunday, the US president accused Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement, but added that US negotiators will be heading to Islamabad, Pakistan on Monday to strike a deal.
“We’re offering a very fair and reasonable deal, and I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single power plant, and every single bridge, in Iran,” he said in the post.
Trump said Washington would obtain Iran’s enriched uranium, calling it “nuclear dust” and referring to the 440kg (970lbs) believed to be buried at sites hit by US strikes last year. He repeated on Truth Social that “the USA will get all Nuclear ‘Dust’”.
President Donald Trump said Sunday the U.S. Navy “stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engineroom” of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship before seizing the vessel — marking the first known use of force under Washington’s naval blockade as Tehran threatens retaliation and critical ceasefire talks hang in the balance.
Trump renews threats if no deal is reached: “No More Mr. Nice Guy”
Trump says U.S. struck and seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of Oman
Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a halt after multiple incidents (Iran renewed threats to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait)
Vance to lead negotiations with Iran, along with Witkoff and Kushner, on Tuesday or Wednesday
“We are still far from the final discussion,” said speaker of the Iranian parliament Ghalibaf
“…the Iranian crew refused to listen, so our Navy ship stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engine-room. “
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says government has no plans regarding a new round of talks after the United States seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The attack comes hours after US President Donald Trump announced that he is sending his team to Islamabad for possible talks with Iran.
Pakistan tightens security in Islamabad before the possible talks, locking down parts of the city and deploying 20,000 security personnel.
In Lebanon, the 10-day ceasefire with Israel holds, with thousands of people continuing to return to check on their destroyed homes in the south.
Visit our live tracker for the latest casualty figures from across the region.
BREAKING: President Trump tells FOX News’ @TreyYingst that this is the “last chance” for Iran to agree to a deal, vowing to not make the same mistake as former President Obama. “If Iran does not sign this deal, the whole country is getting blown up,” Trump said.
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US President Trump says Iran has committed a “serious violation” of the ceasefire but a peace deal “will happen one way or another – the nice way or the hard way”.
Iran and the US have made progress in negotiations but are still a long way from a deal, according to Iran’s chief negotiator – amplifying concerns about a possible return to war when their ceasefire expires on Wednesday.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh says no date has been set for a new round of face-to-face talks with the US and slams Washington’s refusal to abandon its “maximalist” demands.
Israel launches attacks on southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire and says it established a “yellow line” – similar to the one it imposed in Gaza.
Visit our live tracker for the latest casualty figures from across the region.
“…We’re offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran. NO MORE MR. NICE GUY…” – President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/L4wQMJfGE6
‘Last chance’ for Iran to make a peace deal, Trump warns
The US president tells Fox News this is the “last chance” for Iran to agree to a peace deal.
Trump also said he won’t make “the same mistake” as former US President Barack Obama, whose administration signed a comprehensive nuclear deal with Iran in 2015.
“If Iran does not sign this deal, the whole country is getting blown up,” Trump warned.
Kharg Island is CHOKED OFF
“While the Iranians make many of these statements publicly, privately, they are very WORRIED about what is taking place.”
“The Iranians are saying they’re going to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.
They are saying they’re not willing to give up their highly enriched uranium. And they say they are prepared to return to war with the United States. They’re trying to call President Trump’s bluff.”
“The president is NOT bluffing. He is very serious about the situation with Iran.” “Either they make a good faith deal and give up their enriched uranium, or it will be taken from them.”
“Less than 72 hours away before this ceasefire ends. And the president has indicated he’s not really interested in extending the ceasefire agreement. If the Iranians are willing to make a good faith deal, they’re going to make it right now.”
Iran has effectively turned the strait into a pay-to-pass zone.
Iran frames it as charging for “securing the strait” and safety services, not a classic toll. They’ve drafted laws and protocols around this.
Grok: If you pay we let you pass!
Iran says it will not open the Strait of Hormuz unless the US stops blockading its ports.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh says no date has been set for a new round of face-to-face talks with the US and slams Washington’s refusal to abandon its “maximalist” demands.
US President Donald Trump says the naval blockade on Iranian ports will remain in force until there is a deal, and warns that Washington will not be blackmailed by Tehran.
Israel launches attacks on southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire, and says it has established what it calls a “yellow line” – similar to the one it imposed in Gaza.
French President Emmanuel Macron has blamed Hezbollah for an attack that killed a French peacekeeping soldier in Lebanon. The armed group denied the claim.
Iranian official says no enriched uranium to be sent to US
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh says his country will not send any enriched uranium to the US and that the question is “not open for discussion”.
The IRNA news agency reported on Khatibzadeh’s comments, which came on the sidelines of a diplomatic meeting in Turkiye.
“Multiple messages have been exchanged between Iran and the United States, but [the US] insists on demands that Tehran considers excessive,” he said, according to IRNA.
“Iran wants Hormuz, and it wants to keep its enriched uranium; and the US wants exactly the opposite, not half of a loaf – and that’s what’s really standing in the way,”–Robert Pape, a professor of political science at the University of Chicago
After Spain’s PM granted amnesty to 500k illegals, hundreds of boats now arrive every day. Spain is handing itself over to Mohammedans — just centuries after its ancestors finally expelled them.
🚨 JUST IN: President Trump PUMMELS Spain and their leftist government
“Has anybody looked at how badly the country of Spain is doing. Their financial numbers, despite contributing almost nothing to NATO and their military defense, are absolutely horrendous. Sad to watch!!!”… pic.twitter.com/JLHhZ7qiJ7
Street violence flares just days after Spain’s socialist government fast-tracked residency for half a million migrants…
The left’s response to pushback is always the same: label patriots as extremists while their policies import the very tensions now exploding. Spain stands at a crossroads.
Violence broke out in the Spanish city of Granada when roughly 40 left-wing Antifa extremists tried to shut down a pre-election rally held by the nationalist party Vox in Plaza de las Pasiegas. Police had to form a cordon between the rival groups as fights broke out, delaying the event by around 30 minutes.
Commies turned up to try and disrupt VOX party conference in Granada and were outnumbered and humiliated by patriots.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp says control of the Strait of Hormuz has now “returned to its previous state” because of the US’s continuing blockade of Iranian ports.
US President Donald Trump says the naval blockade will “remain in full force” until “our transaction with Iran is 100% complete”.
Earlier today:
President Donald Trump said today that the Iranians have “agreed to everything,” including getting rid of their enriched uranium.
The Iranian Foreign Minister said that the Strait of Hormuz is now completely open.
NATO counties won’t let us use their NATO bases while we take out Iran for them? Then why the hell are we part of NATO?
How and why did NATO start?
Trump opens the Straight of Hormuz, then Italy, France, and the UK jump in to claim credit:
Starmer Announces Bold Mission to Reopen Strait of Hormuz:
“It’s good news that the Strait of Hormuz has now reopened. This must be a long lasting and workable solution, without tolls or restrictions on routes.”
“We will lead a multinational mission to open the Strait of Hormuz.”
After Iran and Trump Just Declared It Open.
Starmer’s masterplan:
“UK will lead a defensive military mission with France to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz”
You have no shame. You hindered the peace effort every step of the way. You emboldened Iran. You blocked the US from using your air space.
You’re all irrelevant buffoons.
Al Bozo would like a pat on the back from big bad Trump:
More than a dozen countries have offered to play role in the UK-France led mission in the Hormuz Strait. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/488E66
A senior Iranian cleric said no one would dare attack Iran, while warning that any strike would fail and urging caution toward the United States.
“ No one will dare attack Iran anymore,” Ahmad Khatami, Tehran’s interim Friday prayer leader, said.
“ They may attack, but it will not lead anywhere and this revolution will endure,” he added. Khatami also urged distrust of the United States during the ceasefire period.
“ We must even be pessimistic about the enemy’s smiles, especially our enemy named Trump, who is a symbol of lies,” he said.
He stressed the importance of public support and unity during the truce, saying people should remain present and trust in leadership.
Tehran says US blockade of ports must end as strait to open
Speaker of Iran’s parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that recent claims by US President Donald Trump regarding Iran “were false”, and warned that the Strait of Hormuz “will not remain open” if the US blockade of Iranian ports continues.
Trump told the AFP news agency that there were no “sticking points” left for a deal with Iran, while also issuing a series of upbeat messages on social media regarding apparent agreements with Tehran.
But the US president also stated that the naval blockade would “remain in full force” until “our transaction with Iran is 100% complete”.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said earlier on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open” to all commercial vessels, “in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon” and “on the coordinated route as already announced”.
Trump said Israel was “prohibited” from bombing Lebanon, as the first day of a 10-day ceasefire in the country saw tens of thousands of people return to homes they were forced to flee during weeks of Israeli attacks on the country.
Visit our live tracker for the latest casualty figures from across the region.
Here’s a recap of the latest developments:
US President Donald Trump has claimed that things are “going very well” in talks with Iran, but senior officials in Tehran say the US blockade of Iranian ports must end if the Strait of Hormuz is to remain open.
Despite claims by Trump, Tehran has denied agreeing to transport enriched uranium out of the country, saying that is a red line.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said 21 ships attempting to enter or leave Iranian ports have complied with directions from US forces to turn around and return to Iran since the maritime blockade began on April 13.
Abas Aslani, a senior fellow at the Centre for Middle East Strategic Studies in Tehran, said there are “glaring contrasts in the narratives” coming from the US and Iran on talks to end the war.
Ship-tracking site MarineTraffic said a cruise liner, reportedly without passengers, has successfully sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, the first passenger vessel to make it through since the war began.
The Office of the US Chief of Naval Operations said reports of food shortages on board the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and USS Tripoli – both deployed in the Middle East – are “false”.
He who laughs last in Iran
Lars Hedegaard
Influential parts of the US Democratic Party, including several members of Congress and many in the mainstream media, are clearly hoping for an Iranian victory in the Israel-US war and the Iranian clergy. They delight in every little difficulty they claim President Trump lacks the sense to master. Some of them claim that the mullahs and their revolutionary guards have either already won the war or are on the way to it. Continue reading Iran: Mullah’s Fear Humiliation More Than Anything
