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US and Iran continue seizing ships in tense Hormuz standoff

The US and Iran continued seizing ships in the tense Hormuz standoff, with Tehran calling Washington's blockade a “ceasefire violation” and claiming it has been collecting transit fees for passage.

Euronews

First Thing: ‘Impossible’ to reopen strait of Hormuz amid ‘flagrant’ ceasefire breaches, Iran says

Iran seizes two ships in critical waterway as Washington and Tehran maintain separate blockades. Plus, Jodi Kantor on how to find a career you love

The Guardian - UK

What would a permanent ‘Tehran’s tollbooth’ on oil mean for the world?

Iran’s plan to extract a $2m payment from tankers using the strait of Hormuz could raise costs for years to come

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Watch: Video shows how Iran navy forces seized ships in Strait of Hormuz amid US standoff

Iran released footage showing its forces seizing two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with the IRGC claiming the vessels were diverted to Iranian waters over alleged security violations. Meanwhile, Panama condemned the seizure of the MSC Francesca as “illegal,” warning it poses a serious threat to maritime security.…

The Times of India

Iran-US war latest: Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension after ruling out nuclear strike on Tehran

Trump dismissed the idea that he could use a nuclear weapon against Iran, branding the question ‘stupid’

The Independent UK

US forces board vessel in Indian Ocean – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Donald Trump says the US is in no rush to end war but 'clock is ticking' for Iran

Earlier in the day, Trump said he had ordered the US Navy to "shoot and kill" any boats found laying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Why Does Trump Remain Silent Amid Reported Attack on 3 Commercial Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz After Ceasefire Extension?

The White House's silence following Iran's naval actions has sparked questions about President Trump's diplomatic strategies, as tensions remain high and economic impacts loom.

International Business Times UK

Tehran in ‘weak position’, says White House as Iran tightens grip on strait

Despite an extended ceasefire, a stand-off over the critical shipping route continues to inflict pain on the global economy.

Evening Standard

‘No reopening possible’: Iran rules out resuming Hormuz passage while US blockade persists

Iran declared that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is not possible as long as the US blockade of Iranian ports continues. Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said that any ceasefire between Tehran and Washington is meaningless unless the naval blockade and what he called the “hostage-taking” of the global…

The Times of India

Trump Says 8 Iranian Women Were Saved Thanks to Him, but Tehran Says It Never Planned to Kill Them

President Donald Trump stepped into the center of Iran's human rights crisis Wednesday with a triumphant message that read like a rescue announcement. "Very good news!" he wrote, saying he had just been informed that eight women protesters who were to be executed that night in Iran would no longer…

Latin Times

S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Highs on Ceasefire Extension: Stock Market Today

President Trump extended a U.S.-Iran ceasefire even as Tehran shows no desire to discuss a peace plan.

Kiplinger

Trump talks tough, then takes timeout

TOI correspondent from Washington: Amid expected taunts of TACO – Trump Always Chickens Out – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, hours after threatening fresh bombardment and predicting an imminent deal with Teheran. The decision, presented by the White House as a strategic pause…

The Times of India

Is Trump's Hormuz blockade a 'success'? 34 Iran-linked tankers bypass restrictions with $900 million oil

US claimed that it holds "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a success. However, reports reveal Iran-linked tankers are bypassing these restrictions. At least 34 tankers have continued operations, with some carrying significant oil volumes. This situation creates a complex environment for global oil trade. Tensions remain…

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The Conversation

Middle East conflict: how the US and Iran could step back from the brink

Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face a renewal of American bombardment was due to expire this week, but was extended at the last moment, this time with no defined time limit. But the risk of renewed escalation remains real, as both sides continue…

The Independent UK

Iran shows off what appears to be a ballistic missile at Tehran rally

Iranian state television has aired footage showing what appears to be a Qadr ballistic missile in Tehran, on a mobile launcher, during a late-night rally on Tuesday (21 April) as possible talks in Islamabad with the United States broke down.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States was indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran as a new round of peace talks was on hold

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Abruptly Halts Iran Attack, Claiming Tehran's Government Is 'Seriously Fractured'

Donald Trump's last‑minute extension of the Iran ceasefire, framed around a claim that Tehran's government is 'seriously fractured', has left the Gulf crisis paused but far from resolved.

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Euronews

Iran's Revolutionary Guards tighten grip on power as civilian leadership sidelined

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has evolved from a theocratic wartime force into a dominant military-economic power. Over decades, it expanded regionally, reshaped Iran’s internal balance of power, now standing at the centre of a shifting political structure amid leadership changes and consolidation.

Evening Standard

UK welcomes ceasefire extension after ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called for a ‘full reopening’ of the key shipping passage.

The Times of India

‘Ceasefire not open-ended’: Trump gives Iran ‘another three to five days’ to come up with unified proposal

President Trump has reportedly given Iran a narrow three-to-five-day window to present a unified negotiation proposal. This limited ceasefire extension, requested by Pakistani leaders, aims to push Tehran to consolidate its position before Washington determines its next steps. The White House also announced Vice President Vance's trip to Pakistan for…

The Guardian - UK

Tehran’s embattled Jewish community endures despite Israeli bombing of synagogue

Members of Rafi’ Nia synagogue braved airstrikes to celebrate Passover hours before it was destroyed

The Times of India

'Misled once again by fake news': Iran denies Trump's claim of 8 women protestors at risk of execution

Iran's judiciary has dismissed reports that eight women detained during recent protests face execution, stating some have been released and others face imprisonment. This comes after US President Donald Trump urged Tehran to release the detainees, citing claims that at least one woman was sentenced to death and another faces…

International Business Times UK

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire: What Do the US and Iran Want to Achieve from the High-Stakes Negotiations?

US President Trump extended the Iran ceasefire due to fractured negotiations. The extension aims to allow further diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions between the US, Iran, and Israel.

The Times of India

Pentagon intelligence says Iran retains key military strength, contradicts Donald Trump’s claims: Report

Pentagon intelligence contradicts US claims of Iran's military degradation, stating Tehran remains a potent regional power. Meanwhile, President Trump announced an indefinite ceasefire extension with Iran, following a request from Pakistan, while maintaining a blockade. Iran rejected the move, warning of military response to the ongoing siege, as diplomatic efforts…

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