On April 17, the USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) patrolled the Arabian Sea as part of U.S. efforts to enforce a naval blockade on Iranian ports. Since the blockade began, 21 ships have been directed by U.S. forces to turn back and return to Iran.

On April 17, the USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) patrolled the Arabian Sea as part of U.S. efforts to enforce a naval blockade on Iranian ports. Since the blockade began, 21 ships have been directed by U.S. forces to turn back and return to Iran.

Tasnim, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, published a video showing a delegation from the Popular Mobilization Units in an unnamed city, offering condolences to the families of student martyrs from the Shajareh Tayebeh school in Minab. The delegation entered Iran via the Shalamcheh border crossing.
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced in Islamabad that Berlin has requested the Islamic Republic of Iran to engage in "constructive" negotiations with the United States and adhere to the ceasefire, emphasizing the need for Iran to ensure freedom of passage through the Strait of Hormuz and accept the "open hand of America" for the benefit of the Iranian people.
Guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) patrols the Arabian Sea, April 17, as U.S. forces enforce the naval blockade on ships attempting to enter or exit Iranian ports. Since commencement of the blockade, 21 ships have complied with direction from U.S. forces to Show more