Iran released footage today showing its forces boarding and seizing two MSC vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Central Command announced that U.S. military personnel, including Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Guardians, and Coast Guardsmen, are deployed across the Middle East as part of a highly advanced and powerful military force.
American Communist Party Secretary Christopher Helali was spotted in Tehran at an IRGC-organized propaganda event. It is unknown if the Islamic regime financed his trip.
U.S. Central Command reported that U.S. forces have directed 31 vessels to turn around or return to port as part of the U.S. blockade against Iran.
Drones have been spotted over Tehran, with multiple surface-to-air missiles launched by Iranian forces in response, as U.S. and Israeli military are suspected of conducting readiness tests near the capital and in Ardabil.
The U.S. military has launched multiple strikes against Iran, reportedly using MGM-140 ATACMS or PrSM missiles from Kuwait and BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the U.S. Navy, targeting southwestern Iran and heading toward Tehran. U.S. Air Force and Navy fighter jets are also operating over southern and southwestern Iran.
Donald Trump warned that Tehran must return to negotiations and reach a limited agreement soon. Meanwhile, Tasnim, a media outlet linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that Tehran has no plans to participate in further talks.
The Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, announced that the Islamic Republic could disrupt communication in Persian Gulf countries by damaging internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The agency stated that Persian Gulf countries depend on these sea cables for more than 90 percent of their internet connectivity, while Iran relies on them for only 30 percent.
Two officers from the Israeli Air Force's 133rd “Knights of the Twin Tail” Squadron have been arrested for spying for Iranian intelligence and selling classified information about the F-15 Baaz fighter jets' self-protection systems. The individuals, who were mechanics and experts on avionics, have been detained.
Iranian opposition channels report that the regime is recruiting criminals for the Basij forces to demonstrate support "on the side of the citizens" and "on the side of women."
The IRGC Navy seized two commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on January 10, 2026, in retaliation for the U.S. Navy's capture of the Iranian container ship Touska. The IRGC released a video documenting the seizure of the vessels in Iranian waters.
On December 15, 2025, an IRGC gunboat illegally seized a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
Maryam Davoudian, a 58-year-old resident of Bokan, was arrested on Monday, April 31, 1405 (2026), after being summoned to the Ministry of Intelligence office and transferred to Urmia Prison. She suffers from multiple health conditions and requires ongoing medical care.
The IRGC released a video showing its forces seizing a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. In the video, IRGC Navy personnel are seen using a speedboat to board and take control of a cargo ship.
On Wednesday, April 2, a group of Iranians living in London gathered in front of the British Prime Minister's office to protest against the Islamic Republic and support the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.
Morad Vaisi, a senior analyst at Iran International, stated that former U.S. President Donald Trump aimed to show that his policies, including maximum pressure, weakened Iran's nuclear, missile, and proxy networks more effectively than the JCPOA established during the Obama administration.
The Prand IRGC confirmed the death of a Basij member due to "food poisoning," stating he died at home after treatment. The cause of the poisoning is under investigation by relevant authorities. The Prand IRGC also denied reports of multiple Basij members being poisoned, asserting that all Basij members in the city are healthy and active.
A Greek-owned cargo ship, the Liberian-flagged Epaminondas, sustained heavy damage to its bridge and navigation systems after being attacked by an IRGC gunboat in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC claimed to have seized the Epaminondas and another ship, the MSC Francesca, shortly after a ceasefire extension was announced by the United States.
Over 100 Basij members were hospitalized in Parand, Tehran, after their food was poisoned by an unidentified individual; one Basij member died from severe poisoning.
White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre announced that despite the ceasefire extension in military operations, President Donald Trump is maintaining "maximum pressure" on Iran through economic sanctions and a naval blockade, causing $500 million in daily economic damage. Jean-Pierre noted ongoing divisions within Iran's power structure and warned that U.S. pressure will continue if no agreement is reached.
