https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-president-donald-trump-authorizes-the-us-navy-to-shoot-and-kill-iranian-fast-boat-1400367547 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T15:05:18.884Z BREAKING: President Donald Trump authorizes the US Navy to shoot and kill Iranian fast boats that attempt to mine or disrupt passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-says-34-non-iranian-vessels-are-cleared-to-transit-7019424963 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T12:59:31.711Z BREAKING: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says 34 non-Iranian vessels are cleared to transit the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. deploys a second aircraft carrier to enforce a blockade of Iranian ships. https://zettawire.com/stories/alert-the-global-report-on-food-crises-2026-confirms-famine-occurred-in-parts-of-the-gaza-0825438368 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T12:42:40.833Z ALERT: The Global Report on Food Crises 2026 confirms famine occurred in parts of the Gaza Strip and Sudan in 2025, the first dual-famine declaration since formal reporting began. https://zettawire.com/stories/update-general-caine-confirms-the-united-states-is-enforcing-a-blockade-of-the-strait-of-h-0540441830 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T12:13:46.167Z UPDATE: General Caine confirms the United States is enforcing a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement follows reports of increased naval deployments in the region. #StraitOfHormuz #USMilitary https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-gulf-crude-production-drops-14-5-million-barrels-per-day-a-57-decline-from-pre-wa-2110364941 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T12:02:52.155Z BREAKING: Gulf crude production drops 14.5 million barrels per day, a 57% decline from pre-war levels, according to Goldman Sachs. Analysts warn that output recovery may take months even after the Strait of Hormuz reopens. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-president-trump-threatens-military-action-against-iran-stating-78-of-targets-have-7275907501 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T20:33:38.401Z BREAKING: President Trump threatens military action against Iran, stating 78% of targets have been hit and warning of further strikes if a deal is not reached. #Iran #Trump https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-president-donald-trump-claims-u-s-forces-have-neutralized-iran-s-military-and-est-9804658167 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T20:30:39.407Z BREAKING: President Donald Trump claims U.S. forces have neutralized Iran's military and established a 100% effective blockade, citing severe economic and financial consequences for the nation. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-president-donald-trump-says-75-of-military-targets-in-iran-have-been-hit-the-stat-6597017849 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T20:04:10.853Z BREAKING: President Donald Trump says 75% of military targets in Iran have been hit. The statement follows previous claims regarding the status of Iranian military capabilities. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-president-donald-trump-says-he-ordered-the-u-s-navy-to-shoot-and-kill-iranian-boa-4078838184 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T19:31:43.487Z BREAKING: President Donald Trump says he ordered the U.S. Navy to shoot and kill Iranian boats following reports of maritime incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and the Indian Ocean involving the tanker Majestic. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-us-forces-direct-33-vessels-to-turn-around-or-return-to-port-as-part-of-a-naval-b-65276 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T18:20:25.872Z BREAKING: US forces direct 33 vessels to turn around or return to port as part of a naval blockade of Iranian ports, according to CENTCOM. https://zettawire.com/stories/euro-zone-inflation-jumps-to-2-1-2-year-high-in-april-as-iran-war-fallout-squeezes-economi-1870081514 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T15:50:12.032Z Euro-zone inflation jumps to 2 1/2-year high in April as Iran war fallout squeezes economies across the currency area https://zettawire.com/stories/trump-heads-to-beijing-on-far-weaker-footing-as-us-faces-mounting-iran-war-fallout-bloombe-9379284223 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T15:48:45.029Z Trump heads to Beijing on far weaker footing as US faces mounting Iran war fallout, Bloomberg reports. https://zettawire.com/stories/update-11-year-old-nessia-karadi-dies-from-injuries-sustained-during-an-iranian-missile-st-1635608722 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T15:20:41.616Z UPDATE: 11-year-old Nessia Karadi dies from injuries sustained during an Iranian missile strike on the eve of Passover, Israeli reports confirm. https://zettawire.com/stories/international-energy-agency-warns-of-strained-global-lng-supplies-through-2027-due-to-infr-220482 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T15:10:57.370Z International Energy Agency warns of strained global LNG supplies through 2027 due to infrastructure damage and disruptions from the US-Israel war on Iran. The agency projects a cumulative loss of 120 billion cubic meters of supply through 2030. #Energy #LNG https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-the-united-states-threatens-to-penalize-nato-allies-for-lack-of-support-in-the-wa-4524241251 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T14:30:02.948Z BREAKING: The United States threatens to penalize NATO allies for lack of support in the war on Iran, including the potential expulsion of Spain from the alliance. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-justice-department-drops-criminal-probe-of-federal-reserve-chair-jerome-powell-th-7131494808 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T14:28:29.380Z BREAKING: Justice Department drops criminal probe of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The decision removes a significant legal hurdle, likely clearing the path for the confirmation of his successor. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-the-united-states-claims-control-over-global-shipping-in-the-arabian-gulf-asserti-9550728251 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T14:26:56.382Z BREAKING: The United States claims control over global shipping in the Arabian Gulf, asserting that opposing naval forces have been neutralized. https://zettawire.com/stories/update-an-indonesian-peacekeeper-with-the-un-interim-force-in-lebanon-dies-from-injuries-s-65324 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T14:15:23.464Z UPDATE: An Indonesian peacekeeper with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon dies from injuries sustained in a blast at a base in southern Lebanon. The mission confirmed the fatality on Friday. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-israeli-airstrikes-hit-deir-aames-in-southern-lebanon-following-a-forced-evacuati-3401242857 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T14:10:04.187Z BREAKING: Israeli airstrikes hit Deir Aames in southern Lebanon following a forced evacuation order, despite a 10-day ceasefire set to be extended by three weeks. https://zettawire.com/stories/update-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-says-european-and-asian-nations-must-stop-relying-on-7935717760 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T13:45:33.776Z UPDATE: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says European and Asian nations must stop relying on the U.S. military to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid the war against Iran. Hegseth declared the time for freeriding is over. #Hormuz #Iran https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-pentagon-chief-hegseth-says-us-blockade-on-iran-is-going-global-the-announcement-9993546146 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T13:45:29.296Z BREAKING: Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran is going global. The announcement signals a significant expansion of current maritime and economic restrictions targeting the Iranian state. https://zettawire.com/stories/update-syrian-authorities-arrest-amjad-youssef-the-primary-suspect-in-the-2013-tadamon-nei-0846723471 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T13:28:42.885Z UPDATE: Syrian authorities arrest Amjad Youssef, the primary suspect in the 2013 Tadamon neighborhood mass killings in Damascus. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-u-s-forces-seize-iranian-flagged-ship-touska-after-it-attempted-to-evade-a-blocka-5860841514 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T13:27:18.730Z BREAKING: U.S. forces seize Iranian-flagged ship Touska after it attempted to evade a blockade. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine says the U.S. fired five warning shots and nine disabling shots to stop the vessel. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-eu-chief-costa-calls-for-the-immediate-reopening-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-citing-g-8214824394 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T13:25:37.136Z BREAKING: EU chief Costa calls for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, citing global necessity. The statement follows ongoing concerns regarding maritime transit through the critical waterway. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-indonesia-condemns-an-israeli-attack-that-killed-an-indonesian-peacekeeper-the-fo-7433417844 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T13:24:04.103Z BREAKING: Indonesia condemns an Israeli attack that killed an Indonesian peacekeeper. The Foreign Ministry issued the statement following the reported death of the personnel member. https://zettawire.com/stories/update-israel-defense-force-says-a-drone-was-shot-down-by-hezbollah-in-southern-lebanon-vi-7767488756 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T13:17:59.867Z UPDATE: Israel Defense Force says a drone was shot down by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, violating a recently announced three-week ceasefire extension in the region. https://zettawire.com/stories/update-ukraine-secures-the-return-of-193-prisoners-of-war-from-russian-captivity-president-2913089987 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T13:11:04.593Z UPDATE: Ukraine secures the return of 193 prisoners of war from Russian captivity. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the group includes wounded soldiers and individuals facing criminal charges in Russia. #Ukraine https://zettawire.com/stories/russia-and-ukraine-exchange-193-prisoners-of-war-each-the-russian-ministry-of-defense-repo-372747 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T12:47:28.727Z Russia and Ukraine exchange 193 prisoners of war each, the Russian Ministry of Defense reports. The swap marks a significant return of military personnel for both nations involved in the ongoing conflict. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-u-s-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-warns-the-u-s-will-target-and-destroy-any-i-9654575609 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T12:38:05.488Z BREAKING: U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warns the U.S. will target and destroy any Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Commanders have been authorized to act immediately against threats to U.S. ships or forces in the region. https://zettawire.com/stories/update-president-donald-trump-announces-a-3-week-extension-to-the-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-10306 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T12:38:03.665Z UPDATE: President Donald Trump announces a 3-week extension to the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire following White House talks. In a separate move, the U.S. places a $10 million bounty on the leader of the Iraqi militia Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada. #MiddleEast #Israel https://zettawire.com/stories/update-secretary-pete-hegseth-says-operation-epic-fury-has-delivered-decisive-military-res-5255577012 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T12:24:19.309Z UPDATE: Secretary Pete Hegseth says Operation Epic Fury has delivered decisive military results and that Iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon. The Pentagon official added that the blockade is expanding globally. https://zettawire.com/stories/update-president-donald-trump-confirms-he-abandoned-a-deal-to-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz-0305991734 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T12:22:47.722Z UPDATE: President Donald Trump confirms he abandoned a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian officials deny reports of internal leadership disputes. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-the-u-s-military-has-ordered-34-vessels-traveling-to-and-from-iranian-ports-to-tu-4251476245 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T12:16:40.626Z BREAKING: The U.S. military has ordered 34 vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports to turn back, according to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-u-s-secretary-of-defence-pete-hegseth-reports-decisive-military-results-in-the-co-1323343183 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T12:16:40.090Z BREAKING: U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth reports decisive military results in the conflict with Iran. The announcement follows a briefing on the current status of U.S. operations in the region. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-ukrainian-neptune-missiles-destroy-russian-drone-production-workshops-in-rostov-o-6126522571 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T12:12:45.111Z BREAKING: Ukrainian Neptune missiles destroy Russian drone production workshops in Rostov Oblast, the General Staff confirms. The strike targeted a facility involved in the full cycle of drone design, manufacturing, and testing. #Ukraine #Russia https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-a-second-aircraft-carrier-will-join-the-blockade-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-in-the-c-2375294063 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T12:12:26.551Z BREAKING: A second aircraft carrier will join the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days, Hegseth says. The deployment marks an escalation in the ongoing maritime security operation in the region. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-pentagon-officials-are-providing-a-live-update-on-the-ongoing-conflict-with-iran-4972972479 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T12:12:22.260Z BREAKING: Pentagon officials are providing a live update on the ongoing conflict with Iran. The briefing follows recent reports of significant maritime disruptions and production declines in the region. #Iran #Pentagon https://zettawire.com/stories/developing-34-ships-diverted-from-the-strait-of-hormuz-according-to-pete-hegseth-the-repor-7431694700 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T12:06:10.834Z DEVELOPING: 34 ships diverted from the Strait of Hormuz, according to Pete Hegseth. The reported maritime traffic disruption follows ongoing regional tensions in the Middle East. https://zettawire.com/stories/alert-the-israel-defense-forces-issues-an-urgent-warning-to-residents-of-deir-ammar-lebano-5581606964 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T11:32:18.960Z ALERT: The Israel Defense Forces issues an urgent warning to residents of Deir Ammar, Lebanon, citing Hezbollah activity in the town as the reason for upcoming military operations. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-us-central-command-deploys-three-aircraft-carriers-to-the-middle-east-simultaneou-4497885568 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T10:05:25.966Z BREAKING: US Central Command deploys three aircraft carriers to the Middle East simultaneously for the first time in decades. The USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Gerald R. Ford, and USS George H.W. Bush are operating in the region with over 200 aircraft. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-kuwait-reports-drones-originating-from-iraq-have-struck-near-border-posts-the-inc-2907348282 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T09:54:29.525Z BREAKING: Kuwait reports drones originating from Iraq have struck near border posts. The incident marks a significant security development along the Kuwait-Iraq frontier. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-kuwait-ministry-of-defense-reports-two-northern-land-border-centers-targeted-in-a-1311753675 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T09:48:36.484Z BREAKING: Kuwait Ministry of Defense reports two northern land border centers targeted in an attack this morning. Official spokesman Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi confirmed the incident in a statement. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-china-imposes-export-curbs-on-7-european-entities-over-arms-sales-to-taiwan-the-m-3341190416 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T09:28:36.872Z BREAKING: China imposes export curbs on 7 European entities over arms sales to Taiwan. The move follows Beijing's ongoing opposition to foreign military support for the island. #China #Taiwan #Europe https://zettawire.com/stories/china-moves-to-limit-us-investments-in-major-local-tech-firms-7432067526 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T09:25:25.546Z China moves to limit US investments in major local tech firms https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-baharestan-governor-sharafi-reports-25-people-killed-and-63-injured-following-att-4638403673 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T09:21:28.903Z BREAKING: Baharestan Governor Sharafi reports 25 people killed and 63 injured following attacks in the region. The official attributed the casualties to what he described as the Ramadan War. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-israel-sets-new-targets-in-iran-focused-on-economic-infrastructure-according-to-c-6802306498 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T08:56:36.323Z BREAKING: Israel sets new targets in Iran focused on economic infrastructure, according to Channel 12. The plan aims to expand beyond previous military-only operations. https://zettawire.com/stories/update-oil-prices-climb-as-the-strait-of-hormuz-remains-effectively-closed-the-ongoing-clo-5935044806 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T08:41:28.448Z UPDATE: Oil prices climb as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. The ongoing closure continues to impact global energy markets as supply routes remain restricted. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-the-u-s-outlines-its-legal-justification-for-operation-epic-fury-against-iran-cit-7140043224 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T07:26:35.833Z BREAKING: The U.S. outlines its legal justification for Operation Epic Fury against Iran, citing an ongoing international armed conflict in letters submitted to the United Nations. https://zettawire.com/stories/the-pentagon-is-discussing-the-potential-suspension-of-spain-from-nato-over-the-country-s-372695 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T07:26:09.223Z The Pentagon is discussing the potential suspension of Spain from NATO over the country's refusal to support U.S. military operations against Iran, according to reports. https://zettawire.com/stories/canada-s-cohere-and-germany-s-aleph-alpha-agree-to-a-20-billion-merger-to-develop-sovereig-5892390370 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T07:21:59.006Z Canada's Cohere and Germany's Aleph Alpha agree to a $20 billion merger to develop sovereign AI, with support from both national governments. #AI #Tech https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-cohere-and-aleph-alpha-announce-a-20-billion-transatlantic-artificial-intelligenc-1538754625 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T06:45:25.548Z BREAKING: Cohere and Aleph Alpha announce a $20 billion transatlantic artificial intelligence partnership. The deal marks a significant consolidation effort between the two AI firms. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-russian-forces-strike-odesa-overnight-killing-two-and-injuring-15-the-attack-hit-8821591370 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T06:45:23.483Z BREAKING: Russian forces strike Odesa overnight, killing two and injuring 15. The attack hit residential areas and a commercial vessel, according to regional authorities. #Ukraine https://zettawire.com/stories/update-iran-accuses-us-of-becoming-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-after-trump-endorses-op-ed-c-186904 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T06:45:11.836Z UPDATE: Iran accuses US of becoming state sponsor of terrorism after Trump endorses op-ed calling for assassinations of Iranian leaders https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-trump-says-lebanon-israel-ceasefire-extended-3-weeks-as-pentagon-readies-new-iran-9281679470 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T06:37:14.506Z BREAKING: Trump says Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended 3 weeks as Pentagon readies new Iran strike plans if U.S.-Iran truce fails https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-pentagon-email-floats-suspending-spain-from-nato-over-iran-policy-rift-the-intern-3452685742 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T05:47:04.362Z BREAKING: Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO over Iran policy rift. The internal communication outlines potential punitive measures against the alliance member amid ongoing diplomatic tensions. https://zettawire.com/stories/update-us-military-munitions-stockpiles-face-strain-as-officials-report-over-1-000-tomahaw-8752604522 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T05:28:27.621Z UPDATE: US military munitions stockpiles face strain as officials report over 1,000 Tomahawk missiles and up to 2,000 air-defense interceptors expended during the Iran War. The high usage rates impact Army and Navy inventory levels. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-the-pentagon-is-exploring-options-to-penalize-nato-members-that-did-not-support-u-9578795434 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T05:08:04.060Z BREAKING: The Pentagon is exploring options to penalize NATO members that did not support US operations against Iran, a US official tells Reuters. https://zettawire.com/stories/the-u-s-will-invite-russian-president-vladimir-putin-to-the-group-of-20-leaders-summit-in-7554857238 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T04:01:19.636Z The U.S. will invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Group of 20 leaders’ summit in December, administration officials say. The invitation has not yet been formally sent to the Russian leader. https://zettawire.com/stories/update-south-korean-prosecutors-seek-a-30-year-prison-sentence-for-former-president-yoon-s-3649958995 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T02:48:36.602Z UPDATE: South Korean prosecutors seek a 30-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over a drone incident linked to Pyongyang. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-oil-prices-rise-to-106-per-barrel-as-iran-continues-to-restrict-passage-through-t-186888 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T02:46:08.916Z BREAKING: Oil prices rise to $106 per barrel as Iran continues to restrict passage through the Strait of Hormuz. https://zettawire.com/stories/update-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-removes-u-s-navy-secretary-john-c-phalen-from-office-9517117473 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T02:21:14.889Z UPDATE: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removes U.S. Navy Secretary John C. Phalen from office. The dismissal follows months of internal conflict regarding the management of the Navy's struggling shipbuilding program. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-surveillance-footage-captures-a-nurse-evacuating-three-newborn-babies-from-a-hosp-7348009212 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T01:51:58.640Z BREAKING: Surveillance footage captures a nurse evacuating three newborn babies from a hospital in Tehran as strikes hit the city. The incident occurs amid ongoing military activity across Iran. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-a-powerful-tornado-strikes-vance-air-force-base-in-enid-oklahoma-as-a-tornado-eme-1346228246 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T01:31:33.613Z BREAKING: A powerful tornado strikes Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma, as a tornado emergency is issued for the region. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-us-forces-seize-two-oil-tankers-the-majestic-and-tifani-in-the-indian-ocean-the-v-1914777792 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T00:59:20.709Z BREAKING: US forces seize two oil tankers, the Majestic and Tifani, in the Indian Ocean. The vessels were carrying 1.9 million barrels of Iranian crude oil under warrants issued by the office of US Attorney Jeanine Pirro. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-oil-prices-climb-above-97-per-barrel-as-the-strait-of-hormuz-remains-effectively-5804742062 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T00:12:02.980Z BREAKING: Oil prices climb above $97 per barrel as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, fueling inflation concerns and pressuring Asian equity markets. The disruption follows stalled diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-us-president-donald-trump-denies-mulling-nuclear-weapon-use-amid-stalled-us-israe-65292 ZettaWire en 2026-04-24T00:02:52.338Z BREAKING: US President Donald Trump denies mulling nuclear weapon use amid stalled US-Israeli war with Iran, saying such weapons should never be employed. https://zettawire.com/stories/update-seven-people-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-wednesday-marking-the-highest-daily-death-6982968738 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T23:00:49.385Z UPDATE: Seven people killed in Israeli strikes on Wednesday, marking the highest daily death toll since the ceasefire began. The 10-day truce is set to expire on Sunday. #MiddleEast #Breaking https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-texas-woman-held-on-10-million-bond-for-alleged-plot-to-attack-synagogue-authorit-6055280659 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T23:00:48.216Z BREAKING: Texas woman held on $10 million bond for alleged plot to attack synagogue. Authorities claim the suspect conspired with two men to kill as many people as possible at the site. https://zettawire.com/stories/alert-iranian-revolutionary-guards-board-the-cargo-ship-msc-francesca-in-the-strait-of-hor-7520843942 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T22:09:34.811Z ALERT: Iranian Revolutionary Guards board the cargo ship MSC Francesca in the Strait of Hormuz. Footage released Thursday shows masked personnel using a speedboat and rope ladder to access the vessel while brandishing rifles. https://zettawire.com/stories/update-president-donald-trump-says-he-will-not-be-rushed-to-end-the-war-in-iran-pushing-ba-2397244869 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T21:57:24.125Z UPDATE: President Donald Trump says he will not be rushed to end the war in Iran, pushing back against questions regarding the conflict's timeline exceeding the previously estimated four-to-six week window. https://zettawire.com/stories/update-israel-and-lebanon-agree-to-extend-their-ceasefire-by-three-weeks-president-donald-9620661373 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T21:48:05.409Z UPDATE: Israel and Lebanon agree to extend their ceasefire by three weeks, President Donald Trump announces. The extension adds 21 days to the existing agreement between the two nations. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-trump-extends-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-by-3-weeks-amid-ongoing-regional-de-escala-220386 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T21:27:40.846Z BREAKING: Trump extends Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by 3 weeks amid ongoing regional de-escalation efforts. https://zettawire.com/stories/developing-president-donald-trump-says-he-expects-the-prime-ministers-of-lebanon-and-israe-9742293297 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T21:26:28.446Z DEVELOPING: President Donald Trump says he expects the Prime Ministers of Lebanon and Israel to visit the White House within the next two weeks for diplomatic meetings. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-president-donald-trump-plans-to-invite-vladimir-putin-to-the-upcoming-g-20-summit-1757833495 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T21:17:02.496Z BREAKING: President Donald Trump plans to invite Vladimir Putin to the upcoming G-20 summit in Miami, according to a report from the Washington Post. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-russia-to-be-invited-to-the-g20-summit-in-miami-this-december-according-to-report-2414306435 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T21:17:01.881Z BREAKING: Russia to be invited to the G20 summit in Miami this December, according to reports citing sources familiar with the matter. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-iran-seizes-two-container-ships-near-the-strait-of-hormuz-using-a-swarm-of-small-4332881283 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T21:01:36.293Z BREAKING: Iran seizes two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz using a swarm of small, fast boats. The incident challenges the security of the critical oil export route. https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-hezbollah-launches-rocket-salvo-toward-northern-israel-citing-alleged-ceasefire-v-1319077354 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T21:01:24.410Z BREAKING: Hezbollah launches rocket salvo toward northern Israel, citing alleged ceasefire violations by Israeli forces. https://zettawire.com/stories/developing-us-military-munitions-levels-following-operations-in-iran-may-limit-capacity-to-2614324697 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T20:58:24.484Z DEVELOPING: US military munitions levels following operations in Iran may limit capacity to execute contingency plans for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan, according to a Wall Street Journal report. https://zettawire.com/stories/update-iran-deploys-additional-mines-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-according-to-an-axios-report-2531936601 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T20:13:35.379Z UPDATE: Iran deploys additional mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to an Axios report. The move follows recent military posturing in the region. #Iran #Hormuz https://zettawire.com/stories/breaking-president-donald-trump-says-u-s-vessels-are-fully-armed-and-prepared-for-action-w-1442240748 ZettaWire en 2026-04-23T20:11:59.488Z BREAKING: President Donald Trump says U.S. vessels are fully armed and prepared for action, warning Iran has only days before potential military engagement.