A Pakistani security source revealed to Reuters that Pakistan's army chief spoke with President Trump about the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, which is hindering negotiations, to which Trump responded he would review the matter if time permits.
The commander of the Pakistani army informed U.S. President Trump, according to Reuters and a Pakistani security source, that the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is hindering negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Earlier, Iranian officials stated that continued U.S. maritime blockades of Iran's southern ports would prevent Iran from participating in the second round of talks in Islamabad.
Pakistani army chief Gen. Asim Munir informed President Trump that Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is hindering peace talks, according to a Pakistani security source. Trump stated he would consider the advice provided by Gen. Munir.
The spokesperson of the Central Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated that American forces seized a commercial vessel attributed to the Islamic Republic in the Sea of Oman, with "families of some of the ship's crew members" also on board.
The Twitter user Nioh Berg shared an image related to the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) air force, implying a connection to recent events or operations involving the IRGC air force.
22-year-old Amir-Mohammad Majlesh Chobari, arrested in Tehran on January 2, faces the risk of execution on charges including "attempted intentional murder" and "disruption of public order." He is currently held in Rajaei Shahr Prison in Karaj.
A senior Iranian official stated that Tehran will not negotiate over its defense capabilities, including its missile program, citing unresolved nuclear disagreements and the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as impediments to talks.
The UAE Foreign Ministry reported that the country sustained 2,819 missile and drone attacks from Iran during the war, including 537 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,256 drones.
The Islamic regime in Iran is disrupting new negotiations with the United States, which were scheduled to resume in Islamabad on April 21 to discuss extending a ceasefire set to expire on April 22. Iranian state media and the foreign ministry spokesperson have indicated that Iran has "no plans" to participate in the talks.
NetBlocks, an independent internet monitor, reported that Iran's internet blackout has surpassed 1,224 hours since the onset of the conflict between the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic, severely restricting internet access for most Iranians.
Reuters, citing a senior Iranian official, reported that disputes over the nuclear program remain unresolved and the gaps have not narrowed. The official also stated that the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz weakens the negotiations.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei accused the United States of sabotaging diplomacy and called the attack on an Iranian commercial ship an “act of aggression,” citing Washington's actions in Lebanon and attempts to impose a naval blockade on Iran as violations of ceasefire agreements.
Iran is considering legislation that would ban Israeli-linked ships from the Strait of Hormuz, require hostile nations to obtain Security Council approval for transit, and impose fees on all passing vessels, with 30% of the revenue allocated to fund the IRGC and armed forces. Countries deemed to have "caused damage" to Iran would be blocked until compensation is paid, according to Fars News.
Israel's Channel 11 reported that ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington are hindered by difficulties in communicating with Mojtaba Khamenei, leading to inconsistent positions from the Islamic Republic, including hardline stances from the Revolutionary Guards and divergent views from Araghchi and Pezeshkian. A Middle East source informed Channel 11 that a ceasefire between the United States and Iran is expected to be extended for an indefinite period.
The Islamic Republic Football Federation, the Ministry of Sports, and the Revolutionary Guards have initiated a joint project since the final week of Bahman 1404 (Gregorian date: late February 2025) to ensure the stands are filled for matches hosted by Iran's football team in the 2026 World Cup.
Masoud Pezeshkian, during his visit to the Ministry of Justice, stated that there are shortages in energy and fuel which must be managed through precise planning and public cooperation. He also emphasized the importance of honesty in sharing both achievements and challenges with the public to maintain trust.
On Monday, global oil prices rose in Asian markets after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the interception and seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, coinciding with Iran's declaration to close the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels. Brent crude increased by 4.74 percent to $94.66 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate crude climbed by 5.6 percent to $88.55.
The U.S. released a video showing its forces boarding and seizing the Iranian container ship M/V Touska near the Hormuz Strait when it attempted to breach the U.S. naval blockade.
Azim Ebrahimipour, head of the "Jihad of Clarification Headquarters," stated that Mojtaba Khamenei was in the courtyard during the attack on the leadership residence and suffered only a minor leg injury from the blast wave. Ebrahimipour also dismissed claims of additional injuries as false and suggested they are an attempt by enemies to create division.
Richard Marles, Australia's Defense Minister, described the re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz as "disappointing" and stressed the importance of diplomatic solutions to reduce tensions, according to a report by Alireza Mohammadi of Iran International.
