An Iranian navy gunboat attacked a shipping container ship near the Strait of Hormuz today, causing significant damage to the vessel.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre reported an incident 28 kilometres northeast of Oman where an armed IRGC boat approached a container ship, fired shots without radio contact, and caused severe damage to the ship's bridge. All crew members are safe with no reports of fire or environmental damage.
A memorial ceremony for Hamid Mahdavi, an Iranian firefighter killed during the 2025-2026 Iranian National Revolution, was held at the Chesterfield Fire Training Center in Virginia.
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open,引发国际社会的广泛反响。此次声明是在与伊朗国际记者Tomaj Tahbaz的访谈中提出的。
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that their level of preparedness for an immediate response is extremely high, asserting that every new military conflict will inflict devastating blows on the enemy's assets.
In a post on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran's financial crisis is causing military and security forces to complain about unpaid salaries, describing the situation as an "emergency" due to daily losses of $500 million from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
President of the United States Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that Iran is facing a financial crisis, losing $500 million daily, and is urging the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to alleviate its economic strain, as military and police forces complain about unpaid wages.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. Navy will continue to blockade Iran's ports, targeting the Islamic Republic's main revenue sources and warning of sanctions against those involved in circumventing trade sanctions. He stated that the blockade will force a halt in Iran's oil production within days as storage capacity at Kharg Island reaches maximum.
President Donald Trump of the United States posted on Truth Social that "individuals" informed him Iran wants the United States to immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iran's public stance, to protect its economic interests worth $500 million daily. Trump warned that failing to reach an agreement could lead to military action against Iran.
Barak Ravid of Axios reports that U.S. President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran, awaiting a response from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to recent negotiation proposals; Khamenei is expected to deliver his response on Wednesday.
Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, stated on Tuesday after an EU foreign ministers' meeting in Luxembourg that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is "non-negotiable" and announced plans to expand sanctions targeting those responsible for impeding navigation in the Persian Gulf.
On December 15, 2025, an Iranian gunboat fired on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, severely damaging the vessel's bridge; the crew is reported to be safe, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The British Ministry of Defence announced that London will host military planners from over 30 countries starting Wednesday for two days of discussions on a multinational mission led by Britain and France to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting, taking place at Britain's Permanent Joint Headquarters in northwest London, aims to advance detailed planning for maintaining freedom of navigation in the strategic waterway.
Mehdi Farid, a former employee of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, was executed by the Islamic Republic's judiciary on charges of spying for Israel, according to Mizan News Agency. Farid was initially sentenced to 10 years in prison but was later given the death penalty by Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, a ruling confirmed by the Supreme Court.
In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a temporary ceasefire extension at the request of Pakistani officials, the Tasnim news agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that Iran had not requested the ceasefire and threatened to use force to break the naval siege if necessary. Tasnim further stated that Iran would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the naval blockade ends, and warned that the strait could be completely closed if the U.S. continues its military posture.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bennett announced that the United States will continue its maritime blockade of Iran, stating that Kharg Island's storage facilities will be filled and Iran's oil wells shut down over the next few days, aiming to restrict the regime's revenue through the "Economic Wrath" campaign.
On Tuesday, April 21, the U.S. State Department sanctioned eight individuals and four entities involved in Iran's drone and ballistic missile supply networks, including Mahan Air airline, under Operation "Martyr's Fury" and in accordance with National Security Directive 45. Two aircraft belonging to Mahan Air were also identified as blocked assets.
President of the United States Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that the Islamic Republic of Iran is financially collapsing, losing $500 million daily due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and its military and police forces are not receiving salaries.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran is facing severe financial crisis, losing $500 million daily, with military and police personnel complaining about unpaid wages. He called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump stated that any agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran is only possible under extremely stringent conditions, emphasizing that the regime generates approximately $500 million daily through the Strait of Hormuz and has no genuine desire to close it. He warned that without firm pressure, no lasting agreement will be reached.
