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The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps’ Navy reports the seizure of two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, stating one ship is linked to the Israeli regime.
A memorial featuring 167 pairs of shoes was held at Vali-Asr Square in Tehran to commemorate students reportedly killed in an airstrike on an elementary school in Minab.
Thousands of people gathered at Enghelab Square in Tehran to pledge allegiance to Seyyed Mojtaba, who is described by Press TV as the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
Iran's Chief of Police, Brig. Gen. Ahmad Reza Radan, characterized the events of January as a full-scale urban war and a coup attempt.
Iran denounces the United States as a state sponsor of terrorism after President Donald Trump endorsed a Washington Post op-ed calling for the assassination of Iranian leaders.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei condemned comments attributed to US President Donald Trump regarding the potential assassination of Iranian officials, labeling the remarks a moral failure.
Foad Izadi stated that Iranian lawmakers are drafting a new legal framework for the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that non-UNCLOS members can lawfully charge fees for passage through strategic straits.
President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to engage and destroy any vessels observed laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, the President directed U.S. minesweepers to increase operational activity in the region.
President Donald Trump stated that Iran's oil infrastructure faces destruction if the country fails to resume oil exports, citing a lack of storage capacity.
Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali stated that Iran has granted fee exemptions for transit through the Strait of Hormuz to "friendly" countries, including Russia. This follows previous reports of Iranian plans to levy tariffs on shipping in the strait.
CENTCOM reported that US forces have directed 33 vessels to turn around or return to port as part of a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Friday that any further mine-laying by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz will be treated as a violation of the existing ceasefire with the United States.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy detained two commercial cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, citing unauthorized operations and alleged ties to Israel.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards released images on 23 April 2026 showing naval forces seizing two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has ordered the United States Navy to fire upon any vessels placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald J. Trump has ordered the United States Navy to engage and destroy any small boats observed laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has seized ships in the Strait of Hormuz while President Donald Trump maintains a blockade on Iranian ports.
US President Donald Trump orders Navy to destroy boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Mehr news agency reports that air defense systems have been activated to engage hostile targets over parts of Tehran.
Iran's Mehr News Agency reports that air defense systems have been activated to engage hostile targets in parts of Tehran.
US crude oil futures have increased by more than $5 per barrel following reports that Iranian air defenses are engaging targets over Tehran.
President Donald Trump stated that Iran faces time pressure to move oil, warning that the U.S. will destroy infrastructure and strike remaining targets if no deal is reached.
President Donald Trump stated that he would pursue a military resolution if a deal with Iran is not reached.
President Donald Trump has directed the US Navy to destroy Iranian vessels identified as laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The order increases pressure on the existing ceasefire amid ongoing economic disruptions in the region.
President Donald Trump stated that Iran should refrain from deploying mines, describing such potential actions as foolish.
Iran has moved seized ships to port as international authorities work to verify the safety of the seafarers on board.
Pope Leo has condemned the killing of protesters in Iran, following criticism from President Donald Trump regarding the Pope's previous silence on the matter.
President Donald Trump stated he will not be rushed to conclude the war in Iran, rejecting concerns that the conflict has exceeded the previously discussed four-to-six week timeline.
Iran has successfully transferred the first toll fees collected from vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to its Central Bank.
The United States has intensified pressure on Iran through a naval blockade, aiming to compel Tehran to enter into negotiations.