7 minute agoAs expected, and following the P-8A Poseidon flight activity below, aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has now been confirmed to have crossed the Suez Canal and entered the Red Sea, escorted by two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) has wrapped up a lengthy ISR mission over the Red Sea and is now heading back to Jordan. So does this mean the USS Gerald R. Ford is about to head into the Red Sea again
2 hour agoThe Iranian Civil Aviation Organization announced that the country's airspace and several airports were reopened starting at 7:00 AM local time on Saturday, according to its Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). The organization clarified that air routes in the eastern part of Iranian airspace are now open.
Iran reimposes restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz due to the US blockade
Spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters: The United States has violated its agreements once again and continued its maritime piracy.
British Foreign Secretary: The ceasefire in the Middle East must lead to lasting peace.
Mehr News Agency quotes Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: The option of transferring enriched uranium abroad is rejected.
MarineTraffic data: Number of gas, oil product, and chemical tankers departing through the Strait of Hormuz rises to 8
Iranian TV quotes the head of the judiciary: Enemies must pay war reparations
CENTCOM: “Guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) directs a merchant vessel to return to an Iranian port as it enforces the U.S. blockade, April 17. Since commencement of the blockade, 19 ships have complied with direction from U.S. forces to turn around and return to Iran. ZERO vessels have evaded U.S. forces during the blockade.”
22 hour agoHormuz is open, but US Naval Blockade will remain in full force says US President Donald Trump
Axios: U.S. considers $20 billion cash-for-uranium deal with Iran, according to two U.S. officials and two additional sources briefed on the talks
Iranian Foreign Minister: In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran
Pakistan's air force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the U.S. last weekend, launching a major operation after the Iranians said Israel might seek to kill them, three sources told Reuters. Pakistan deployed some two dozen jets in the escort, as well as the force's Airborne Warning and Control System for aerial surveillance to ensure the safety of the delegation back from Islamabad, said two Pakistani sources with knowledge of the operation
Pakistani source to Reuters: Progress in unofficial diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington, adding that an expected meeting between Washington and Tehran could result in a memorandum of understanding followed by a comprehensive deal within 60 days
1 day agoCENTCOM: “USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts U.S. blockade operations in the Arabian Sea, April 16. The ship's embarked carrier air wing includes eight F-35C stealth fighters, F/A-18 fighter jets, EA-18G electronic attack aircraft, E-2D command and control planes, MH-60 helicopters and CMV-22B Ospreys for logistics support.”
Trump: If there is no deal, the fighting will resume
Trump: The next meeting with Iran could take place early next week.
1 day agoTrump: Iran has killed 42,000 protesters and must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons
Israeli Defense Minister: We destroyed all Iranian strategic targets, and if necessary, we will do so again.
The US forces have once again withdrawn from the Qasrak base in northern Syria, handing it over to the 60th Division of the Syrian Army. US forces have withdrawn from this base earlier and later redeployed there when hostilities escalated with Iran
2 day agoIn addition to at least one F-4E Phantom II, an Iranian MiG-29B was also pictured flying over Tehran today during the arrival of Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who arrived Wednesday in Iran prior to continued peace talks this upcoming weekend in Islamabad.
The White House says the next round of talks will likely be in Islamabad and that Pakistan is the only mediator in the negotiations
Bessent says U.S. won't be renewing waivers for Iranian and Russian oil
Israeli Chief of Staff: We will not allow Iran to achieve gains in the nuclear field, in the Strait of Hormuz, or in other issues.
2 day agoSecurity meeting in Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister meets with Pakistani Army Chief Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi received the official Pakistani delegation in Tehran today. The delegation is headed by Pakistani Army Chief Asem Munir.
Reuters, citing Iranian media: A Pakistani delegation traveled to Iran to deliver a message from the United States and plan for new talks.
President of the European Council: We hope that the anticipated global coalition will end the blockade imposed on the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump: The Strait of Hormuz is being opened, and our relationship will not be the same with any country that refused to help us when we asked for assistance.
Trump to Fox Business: Iran has received very painful and severe blows
AFP: Iran says continued US naval blockade will violate ceasefire
