Italy is prepared to deploy up to four Navy ships to the Strait of Hormuz to clear mines in the waterway.
Ibrahim Roustantia, a 59-year-old seller of sporting goods in Karaj, was shot during protests on January 9, 2026, and died on March 23, 2026, after 65 days of hospitalization due to complications from his injuries.
Esmail Saghaei Esfahani, deputy to Masoud Pezeshkian, threatened to target Saudi Arabia's oil facilities if Iran's oil wells are attacked, stating that their response would be "necessary and appropriate." He also mentioned a graduated response ladder, ranging from "eye for an eye" to "eye for a head."
The United States and Iran have an official ceasefire in place, but its stability is deteriorating, particularly due to disputes over the Strait of Hormuz. Reports indicate ongoing tensions over navigation and control in the strategic waterway.
The Wall Street Journal reported that due to disruptions in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz caused by actions of the Islamic Republic's regime, ships are now paying over $1,000,000 to transit the Panama Canal, with average auction prices reaching $385,000 from March to April, compared to $140,000 before the crisis.
Italy is ready to deploy up to 4 Navy ships to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
