Two members of the IRGC Aerospace Force from Gilan Province were killed: Farzad Chaichi, from Lahijan, died in Eshtehard and was buried in Karaj, while Mojtaba Esmaili, from Khomam, was killed and buried in Tehran.
U.S. Navy airstrikes on the first day of the conflict near Qeshm Island have heavily damaged the IRGC Navy’s Shahid Mahdavi support ship, which appears to be nearly sinking.
On the eve of negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States in Islamabad, a dispute has emerged among senior Iranian officials over the composition and powers of the negotiating delegation, with Ahmad Vahidi, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, seeking to limit the roles of Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Abbas Araghchi and insisting on the inclusion of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr.
In the past 24 hours, ship tracking data shows that most vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz are associated with the Islamic Republic of Iran, including a very large crude carrier with a capacity of 2 million barrels, a smaller tanker, a bunker tanker, and four dry bulk carriers, one of which is carrying iron ore from Iran to China.
Ebrahim Azizi, head of the National Security Commission of the Tavileh Parliament, announced that the passage of any oil tanker owned by or associated with the United States and Israel through the Strait of Hormuz will be "permanently" prohibited.
According to data from the Automatic Identification System on MarineTraffic, fewer than 10 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, more than 48 hours after President Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire. This indicates ongoing distrust and instability in a vital energy route.
Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem stated that Israel failed to achieve its military objectives against the resistance, emphasizing that the fighters have thwarted Zionist ambitions and will continue to defend the land until the occupier is expelled.
Three days after the temporary ceasefire between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, social media users inside the country have shared their views on life post-war, with some expressing worry about the future and others rejoicing in the return to normalcy.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on April 21 that he discussed military options for the Strait of Hormuz with U.S. President Donald Trump during a call the previous night, focusing on military capabilities and ship navigation logistics.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi stated that a temporary ceasefire and talks in Islamabad will be based on the Islamic Republic’s 10-point plan, according to sources.
Hezbollah is continuing to launch rockets and drones at Israel without seeking a ceasefire, according to open-source intelligence reports.
A representative of Iran's Supreme Leader stated that the country will only reopen the Strait of Hormuz after ending its war with the U.S. and Israel.
Richard Meade, managing editor of Lloyd's List, stated in an interview with Radio Times that ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz are informally charged approximately $100 per barrel by the Islamic Republic, with payments made in cryptocurrency or yuan and transferred to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Most ships have halted movements due to security concerns, but those from countries with diplomatic agreements with Tehran, such as India, Pakistan, and Malaysia, are exempt from these fees.
The majority of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours were linked to Iran, with other vessels delaying their voyages despite a two-week ceasefire agreement. Most of these Iranian-linked ships were headed to China.
Masih Alinejad appeared on CBS television to warn that the Iranian regime's repressive apparatus has intensified its actions, including accelerating executions, despite ongoing protests and international pressure. She stressed that any negotiation without addressing these human rights violations would enable the regime to escalate its retaliation against protesters and regional opponents.
Ukrainians expressed skepticism and criticism towards Russian President Putin's announcement of an Easter ceasefire, stating it was meaningless. The reaction comes as Putin declared a temporary halt to military actions during Easter.
The internet shutdown in Iran continues for 41 days, persisting even after the announcement of a ceasefire, according to NetBlocks.
Mohammad Rezaei Kouchi, Head of the Parliament's Infrastructure Commission, released details of the "Strategic Action Plan for Ensuring Security and Sustainable Development of the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf," which includes prohibitions on US and Israeli oil tankers, fee collection in rials, and revenue allocation for military and civilian purposes. Ebrahim Azizi, Head of the Parliament's National Security Commission, stated that the Strait of Hormuz will be under full control of Iran's armed forces following the plan's approval.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated on Thursday after speaking with former U.S. President Donald Trump that they are forming a coalition to address political, diplomatic, military, and logistical issues related to navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. During his Middle East trip, Starmer emphasized the importance of an operational plan to ensure safe passage through the strategic waterway.
The Iranian regime is undermining a ceasefire by insisting on the inclusion of an Arab terrorist proxy group in negotiations.
