Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
Video footage obtained by Iran International shows Basij forces and armed, masked plainclothesmen stationed at a checkpoint in an undisclosed location in Iran, inspecting passing vehicles and controlling citizen movement.
IRGC General Esmail Kowsari stated that Iran could redirect its oil exports through Russia if shipments are blocked in the Strait of Hormuz, citing Russia's use of Iranian channels during the Ukraine war.
Gholamhossein Mohseni Eje'i, head of the Iranian judiciary, stated that the management and control of the Strait of Hormuz are now under the command of Iran's armed forces, and that Iran is confronting an "aggressor enemy" without foreign interference. He also claimed that despite previous U.S. threats, the initiative is currently in the hands of Iran's military forces.
The IDF spokesman renewed an evacuation warning for residents of southern Lebanon, instructing them to move north of the a-Zahrani River.
CENTCOM reported that an Iranian-flagged cargo ship departed from Bandar Abbas and attempted to evade the U.S. blockade by transiting the Strait of Hormuz along Iran’s coastline, but was intercepted by the USS Spruance and forced to return to Iran. This brings the total number of ships sent back to 10 since the blockade began on Monday, with no successful breaches.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy told Iran International reporter Marzieh Hosseini that the president aimed to prevent Iran from building or possessing nuclear weapons and weakening its military, which Cassidy claims has been successful. He also stated that Iran must not be allowed to control the Strait of Hormuz for revenue generation and rearmament.
Press Secretary Leavitt clarified that the United States had not formally requested an extension of the ceasefire, despite some reports suggesting otherwise. He also expressed optimism about reaching a deal, emphasizing that it is in Iran's best interest to meet Trump’s demands.
U.S. naval vessels are conducting patrols in the Gulf of Oman to enforce a U.S. blockade on ships entering and departing Iranian ports, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). U.S. forces are maintaining vigilance to ensure compliance with the blockade.
A two-week ceasefire has provided a temporary reprieve for global markets and the warring parties involved, but in Iran, the cost of living is increasing, with prices rising noticeably after a period of relative stability during the conflict.
In a post on "Truth Social," former US President Donald Trump stated that China is pleased with his decision to keep the Strait of Hormuz permanently open, asserting that this move benefits both China and the world. Trump also claimed that China has agreed to stop sending weapons to Iran and expressed confidence in the effectiveness of diplomatic cooperation over military action.
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China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. [...] They have agreed not to send weapons to Iran. President Xi will give me a big, fat, hug when I get there in a few](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpub-4357b54df55146feb8261be683c32511.r2.dev%2Fthumbnails%2F1776254446495-e7dfaad033831032-HF8b5ABXEAESfEh.webp&w=3840&q=75)
President Trump stated that China is pleased with his actions to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz and has agreed not to send weapons to Iran. He also mentioned that President Xi will greet him with a hug during an upcoming visit in a few weeks.
US and Iran have agreed in principle to extend their ceasefire, according to an AP report. Mediators are working to renew negotiations before the current ceasefire expires next week.
