Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
The IRGC navy announced that ships must obtain approval to cross the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to target those that do not comply, with 1,500 vessels currently waiting to pass. The U.S. has suspended its escort operations for ongoing negotiations.
France is advocating for the Strait of Hormuz issue to be addressed separately from broader U.S.-Iran negotiations, according to the Élysée Palace.
Iran claims its air defenses shot down a drone near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the state-run Fars news agency.
President Trump states that if Iran complies with previous agreements, the ongoing military operations and blockade will cease, reopening the Hormuz Strait to all nations, including Iran. However, he warns that non-compliance will result in intensified military action.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is reportedly preparing to sign a surrender agreement, according to a social media post. This development is seen as a significant step towards the conclusion of the ongoing conflict in Iran.
The French aircraft carrier group is moving to the Red Sea to prepare for a potential Franco-British operation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the French Armed Forces Ministry.
On April 29, Putin proposed a May 9 ceasefire to Ukraine through Trump, allowing a "Victory Day parade" on Red Square. In response, on May 4, Ukraine announced a unilateral ceasefire from May 5-6, challenging Russia to prove its sincerity, and conducted drone strikes near Red Square and the Kremlin over the following nights.
Russia attacked Kharkiv, Odesa, and Zaporizhzhia on May 9th, using 108 drones, 3 missiles, and KAB glide bombs, despite unilaterally announcing a 24-hour ceasefire that day. Ukraine had yet to decide whether to adhere to the ceasefire.
Iraq's incoming Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi held separate phone calls with U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth and Iranian President Pezeshkian, discussing security cooperation with the U.S. and offering Iraq's role as a mediator between the two countries in talks with Iran.
French shipping firm CMA CGM confirmed that its container ship, the San Antonio, was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan's Prime Minister thanked former US President Trump for pausing military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, a decision made following requests from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Crown Prince MBS. The PM described the move as a step toward "regional peace, stability, and reconciliation."
Ali Azad, a citizen from Gilan, was arrested during the Dey protests in Rodsar County and is currently held in Lakan Prison in Rasht, charged with "murder of a Basij agent" and facing a potential death sentence.
