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The Strait of Hormuz remains closed as the IRGC Navy forced two additional oil tankers to return to the Persian Gulf, preventing them from passing through the strait. The United States continues its naval blockade of Iran.
The U.S. Army has relocated its Patriot PAC-3 SAM battery and THAAD anti-ballistic missile battery in Jordan, with Chinese sources leaking and publishing the new location through high-resolution satellite images.
President Trump posted a video message approximately 20 minutes ago, calling for "Long live Iran" and "Long live the Shah" using the hashtag #KingRezaPahlavi.
After the Islamic Republic of Iran warned of a renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz, several LNG tankers have altered their course and halted movement toward the strait, with no LNG tanker exiting the Persian Gulf since late February when U.S. and Israeli operations against Iran began.
Ismail Qaani, commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, arrived in Baghdad on Saturday with a delegation to meet with leaders of the "Coordination Framework" coalition to resolve political deadlock and facilitate the selection of Iraq's prime minister. Abdul Rahman al-Jazaeri, a leader in the Popular Mobilization Forces, confirmed the delegation's aim to mediate between Shiite factions and accelerate the selection process.
President Trump convened a security meeting today to address the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, as the ceasefire deadline approaches and officials warn that fighting could resume within two days if no progress is made in negotiations.
The captain of the Indian oil tanker Sanmar Herald reported being fired upon by the IRGC Navy while attempting to exit the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran closed the strait in response to the U.S. naval blockade.
Images released by CENTCOM show U.S. Army AH-64E Guardian attack helicopters patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz alongside U.S. Navy MH-60S and MH-60R helicopters during the naval blockade of Iran, providing close support and enhancing maritime security against IRGC Navy fast boats. #OperationEpicFury #OperationLionsRoar
The Islamic Republic of Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, forcing commercial vessels, including oil tankers from India, to alter their courses after warnings from both the IRGC Navy and the U.S. Navy. Only a few ships have managed to navigate through the strait by entering Iran's territorial waters.
The Iranian navy is broadcasting over radio that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to shipping traffic.
BREAKING: The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed after an oil tanker was confronted by two IRGC Navy gunboats, which opened fire when the tanker refused to change course. The U.S. Navy is maintaining a naval blockade of Iran in response.
U.S. President Trump's actions have put pressure on Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the new U.S.-supported leader of Iran, leading the IRGC to attempt to cancel scheduled negotiations between the United States and Iran, set to take place in Islamabad on the upcoming Monday.
