U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham stated that if Iran continues "provocative" behavior, President Donald Trump should resume military attacks to eliminate the Iranian regime entirely.
Former President Trump stated there is a possibility of resuming attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying, "It is possible that such a thing could happen." He also described the United States' actions against Iran as "a very friendly blockade" and indicated he had been briefed on the "concept of an agreement" with Iran.
Reporter asks U.S. President Donald Trump how hostilities with Iran can be considered terminated with a naval blockade still in place. Trump responds that the blockade is "very friendly" and not being challenged, and criticizes Congress for what he views as unconstitutional interference in his negotiating ability with Iran.
The Jordanian Air Force is conducting bombing operations in Syria. No specific locations or casualty numbers were provided in the report.
U.S. President Trump threatened Iran, stating "attacks may resume" in response to a proposal. He also described the U.S. naval blockade of Iran as "a very friendly blockade."
Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the U.S. blockade, while delaying nuclear talks, but the proposal was rejected by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to an Iranian official.
During a trip to the region on October 12, 2025, Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command, visited Sailors and Marines aboard the USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in the Arabian Sea. He interacted with service members, recognized top performers, and toured the ship's facilities, including the Combat Information Center.
Jordan reportedly conducted airstrikes targeting drug dealers in the Suwaida countryside of Syria.
On December 15, 2025, Sasan Azadvar was executed in Tehran, Iran, for shouting "freedom" during anti-regime protests, highlighting the Islamic Republic's severe crackdown on dissent.
CNN reports that Iranian strikes have damaged US military bases in Iraq, escalating tensions between the two countries. The specific locations and casualty numbers were not provided in the article summary.
Iran submitted a 14-point counterproposal to the U.S. 9-point offer through Pakistani mediation, demanding a 30-day resolution period that includes U.S. military withdrawal from Iran's periphery, lifting the naval blockade, unfreezing assets, compensation, sanctions relief, and an end to fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran awaits a formal U.S. response.
Tasnim News Agency, aligned with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that Tehran has presented a 14-point plan to the United States through a Pakistani intermediary in response to the U.S. 9-point proposal for halting military operations, emphasizing the need for a complete end to the war within 30 days and addressing issues such as the withdrawal of U.S. forces, lifting of sanctions, and compensation.
On April 28, USS New Orleans (LPD 18) sailed in the Arabian Sea as part of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports; over the past 20 days, 48 vessels have been redirected to ensure compliance with the blockade.
The Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the IRGC, reported that Tehran has presented a 14-point proposal to Washington, including demands for the withdrawal of U.S. forces, lifting of sanctions, and a ceasefire, with Tehran insisting on a resolution within 30 days.
CNN reports extensive damage to US military bases following Iranian strikes, though specific details on casualties and locations are not provided.
Iranian forces conducted strikes on 16 US military sites, causing billions of dollars in damage.
Israel is preparing for a potential U.S. strike on Iran and a possible preemptive Iranian response, with the Israeli Chief of Staff contacting CENTCOM Commander Cooper to coordinate, according to Channel 12.
Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that Iran has sent a 14-point response to the United States through Pakistan as an intermediary, in reaction to Washington's 9-point proposal regarding the end of the war. The message was prepared after going through Iran's conventional decision-making processes and obtaining necessary approvals from relevant institutions.
Mohammad Akrami-Nia, spokesperson for the Islamic Republic's army, stated that neither friend nor foe can pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission, and warned that any enemy aggression would face new arenas and tools in war.
Iranian forces conducted strikes that damaged 16 US military sites across the Middle East.
