Over 20 small Iranian gunboats were spotted on satellite imagery moving from the middle of the Strait of Hormuz towards Iranian coastlines, likely laying mines.

Over 20 small Iranian gunboats were spotted on satellite imagery moving from the middle of the Strait of Hormuz towards Iranian coastlines, likely laying mines.

Greek Foreign Minister to CNN: A Greek-owned cargo ship under the Liberian flag was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, and it is not yet clear if the Iranians seized the vessel.
On April 17, 2025, during Israel's Independence Day, the entire nation participated in public celebrations across parks and beaches, marking a temporary cessation from protective measures. The U.S. President at the time, Donald Trump, had previously postponed a ceasefire to allow for these national festivities.
Three U.S. officials informed Axios that President Trump is offering Iran's conflicting factions a limited timeframe of several days to agree on a unified counter-proposal; otherwise, the ceasefire declared on Tuesday will be terminated.
Over 20 small Iranian gunboats have been spotted on satellite imagery racing towards the Iranian coastlines after travelling from the Middle of the Strait of Hormuz likely laying mines.