WarMonitor reports that a US Navy mission through the Strait of Hormuz could be dangerous due to potential provocations by Iranian gunboats or the risk of encountering Iranian-laid mines.
Starting Monday, the US Navy will begin escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to President Trump.
President Trump announced that starting tomorrow, the United States will begin assisting ships and vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to respond with force if Iran interferes.
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States will commence "Project Freedom" escort operations for ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, stating that any disruption will be met with decisive and forceful action.
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States will commence "Operation Freedom" on Monday to safely escort ships from the Strait of Hormuz at the request of neutral countries, emphasizing that any interference will be met with a decisive response.
President Donald Trump announced that the United States will begin "Operation Liberty" on Monday to safely escort ships from neutral countries out of the Strait of Hormuz, following requests from these nations to free their detained vessels. Trump stated that this humanitarian effort will ensure the safe passage of ships and crews through the narrow waterway.
An audience member in contact with the Manoto Podcast expressed gratitude to Iranians abroad, saying, "I kiss the soles of the feet of each and every Iranian abroad," and urged them to keep the spirit of protest alive through continued gatherings and amplification of voices.
Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, 27, was hanged by Iran’s regime after being arrested during the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising; he was tortured for over 40 days and forced into a false confession, maintaining his innocence throughout.
Multiple cargo vessels, bulk carriers, and tankers began departing from Ras Al Khaimah and Mina Saqr following a UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) alert that ships were instructed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) over VHF radio to clear the anchorage area.
Mehdi Mahdavi-Azad discusses on @ايران اينترنشنال why Mojtaba Khamenei has turned to ideologies of the 1960s for refuge. The full version of the program is available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/zRsIDHv481U.
Fars News Agency, affiliated with the IRGC, reported that the Islamic Republic has presented a 14-article proposal in response to the US's 9-article plan, rejecting key points such as a 15-year suspension of enrichment and the release of the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump and Iranian officials warn of potential war escalation, while fighting between Hezbollah and the Israeli Defense Forces in Lebanon results in a strike hitting a convent.
A mother whose son was previously raped while in detention told the Manoto Podcast that her 22-year-old son has regained hope for life due to public support, writing, “Mom, I don’t want to die anymore.”
On Sunday, April 13, a group of Iranians in Paris marched to protest against the Islamic Republic, raising placards to highlight the internet shutdown and executions in Iran.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps instructed commercial ships to vacate anchorage near Mina Saqr in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Iran’s state broadcaster, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, claims to have evidence of UAE involvement in recent strikes on Iranian territory.
The U.S. Treasury Secretary stated on Fox News that the IRGC is a corrupt institution stealing from the Iranian people and that the U.S. has been intensifying economic pressure on Iran over the past year to suffocate the regime, warning that anyone attempting to transfer funds to Iran to assist the IRGC faces increased scrutiny.
An Iranian report indicates that the country is preparing for a second phase of war, following a meeting this week between Tehran Mayor Ghalibaf, the IRGC, President Ebrahim Raisi, and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, which focused solely on war scenarios rather than diplomatic efforts.
Iranian state media reports that UAE fighter jets participated in airstrikes on Iran.
According to a report, Iranian strikes damaged 16 US military sites across the Middle East. The specific locations and extent of the damage were not detailed in the summary.
On Sunday, a large cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz by small craft, according to the UK maritime agency, as Iran seeks to assert control over the strategic shipping route.
