The U.S. military announced the full implementation of a naval blockade against Iran, stating that in the first 24 hours, six ships in the Strait of Hormuz complied with U.S. orders, while no ship attempted to disregard the blockade.
More than 10,000 U.S. military personnel, including sailors, Marines, and airmen, along with over a dozen warships and dozens of aircraft, have begun blockading ships entering and departing Iranian ports in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. During the first 24 hours, six merchant vessels complied with U.S. directives to turn back, and no ships breached the blockade.
Images sent to Iran International show IRGC proxy forces gathering on Shahid Street in Tehran, where they speak in Arabic about support from Lebanon, Yemen, and Gaza for the Islamic Republic and chant slogans.
Khorramabad, a key protest center during the Iranian National Revolution, saw regime agents open fire on protesters on the nights of December 8 and 9, 2025. Recently, Israeli and American airstrikes have targeted and destroyed some of the facilities used for suppressing protests in the city.
One of three Hezbollah operatives involved in an attack that injured 10 IDF soldiers in Lebanon was spotted fleeing and was eliminated in an airstrike.
A citizen sent a video to Iran International criticizing the IRGC for making decisions and acting in the name of Mojtaba Khamenei, the third leader of the Islamic Republic, suggesting the IRGC is the main decision-maker in the country.
Kepler Energy Information reported that the Islamic Republic is establishing a clearer framework for ship passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with Larak Island serving as the administrative center where ships must provide detailed technical information and pay a fee of one dollar per barrel for liquid cargoes in cryptocurrency.
Mohammad Mokhber, advisor to Ali Khamenei, wrote on X that attempting to blockade the Strait of Hormuz would fail and lead to increased economic pressures and new fronts against the regime. He also referred to former US President Donald Trump as a "losing man" who must accept defeat.
At least two ships departed from Iranian ports and transited the Strait of Hormuz despite the U.S. blockade; one sailing under a Liberian flag left after unloading corn at Bandar Imam Khomeini port, and the other under a Comoros flag also crossed the strait.
Emmanuel Macron announced on X that he spoke with Masoud Pezeshkian and Donald Trump to resume stalled negotiations in Islamabad, address misunderstandings, and prevent further tensions. He also called for a ceasefire in Lebanon and the unrestricted reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, adding that France and Britain will hold a conference in Paris this Friday to discuss a multilateral defensive mission to ensure freedom of navigation.
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian and U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday, urging the resumption of suspended negotiations and the strict adherence to a ceasefire. Macron also announced that France and the United Kingdom will host a conference in Paris this Friday to discuss a multilateral mission aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
On April 25, French President Emmanuel Macron called for the resumption of negotiations between the United States and Iran and an end to tensions, following talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and U.S. President Donald Trump. Macron also announced a conference in Paris on April 28 to discuss a multilateral mission aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed by Iran since U.S. and Israeli attacks began on March 9.
On December 14, 2025, Ukrainian forces used SCALP cruise missiles and GBU-39 guided aerial bombs to strike a warehouse containing Russian strike drones near Donetsk Airport. The attack was confirmed by a video published by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A tanker named "Elpis," managed by a Malaysian company previously sanctioned by the United States, passed through the Strait of Hormuz after loading cargo at Bushehr port in Iran, marking one of the first tests of the U.S. maritime blockade.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied claims of an agreement between Qatar and Iran, stating that Iran continued attacking Qatar throughout the war and only stopped with the establishment of a ceasefire. The spokesperson also expressed support for international efforts to reduce tensions and emphasized the need for sustainable security and shipping safety in the Strait of Hormuz.
Direct negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States in Islamabad concluded without reaching an agreement. The failure of the talks has left the fragile ceasefire intact but continued the U.S. naval blockade of Iran, raising concerns about the possibility of renewed conflict in the region.
Emmanuel Macron's office announced that France and Britain will chair a video conference on the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, April 28, to discuss regional security issues.
Mossad chief David Barnea states that the agency's commitment to regime change in Iran will continue beyond recent strikes in Tehran, indicating an ongoing campaign to replace the current regime.
During the ongoing ceasefire between the United States and the Islamic Republic, the U.S. military reports the encirclement of Iranian ports, while international media note potential new talks between Tehran and Washington in Islamabad.
A citizen in Sistan and Baluchestan sent a video to Iran International showing IRGC agents hiding a missile launcher inside a school.
