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Indian government official says 10 ships have so far safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz

The Mossad, the Shin Bet, and the Israeli army made an unusual joint announcement on Monday, exposing a worldwide Iranian terror network that targeted Israeli officials and assets around the world

British police say they have arrested two people over an attempted arson attack. thought to be linked to Iran's regime, against a synagogue in north London over the weekend, which caused minor smoke damage but no injuries. A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were taken into custody overnight in connection with the incident, which occurred around midnight on Sunday, the police say

Reuters, citing a Pakistani security source: The army chief spoke with Trump and told him that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz was an obstacle to the talks.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Indicators confirm the lack of seriousness on the part of the United States to proceed with the diplomatic track.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: America violated the agreement from the beginning, and we informed Pakistan of this.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: We have no plans regarding the new round of talks with the American side.

Trump: Today, an Iranian-flagged cargo ship named TOUSKA, nearly 900 feet long and weighing almost as much as an aircraft carrier, tried to get past our Naval Blockade, and it did not go well for them. The U.S. Navy Guided Missile Destroyer USS SPRUANCE intercepted the TOUSKA in the Gulf of Oman, and gave them fair warning to stop. The Iranian crew refused to listen, so our Navy ship stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engineroom. Right now, U.S. Marines have custody of the vessel. The TOUSKA is under U.S. Treasury Sanctions because of their prior history of illegal activity. We have full custody of the ship, and are seeing what's on board!

The Office of the Pakistani Prime Minister: PM Shehbaz Sharif held a phone call with the Iranian President discussing the current regional situation

IRNA: "Iran stated that its absence from the second round of talks stems from what it called Washington's excessive demands, unrealistic expectations, constant shifts in stance, repeated contradictions, and the ongoing naval blockade, which it considers a breach of the ceasefire."

"NO MORE MR. NICE GUY.": President Trump says in a new post on Truth Social that Iran committed a "total violation" of the ceasefire agreement by firing at ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also said U.S. representatives are traveling to Islamabad, Pakistan for negotiations, while warning that failure to reach a deal could result in renewed U.S. military action targeting "every single power plant and every single bridge" in Iran. He added that ongoing tensions in the strait are impacting global shipping, while asserting the U.S. stands to benefit economically and hurt Iran to the tune of $500 million a day

Two Pakistani security sources say negotiations between the United States and Iran will likely be held before Friday - Al Jazeera

Qalibaf: The Strait of Hormuz is under our control, and between the 12-day war and the last war, we achieved significant progress in air defense.

US Central Command: The naval blockade on Iran has completely paralyzed Iranian trade and economic operations.

NY Times: Iran has about 40 percent of its prewar arsenal of drones, and has been digging out missile launchers and missiles during the ceasefire.it now has around 60 percent of its prewar level of launchers and could reclaim as much as 70 percent of its prewar missile arsenal

Bloomberg, citing ship tracking data: Five LNG tankers changed course after initially heading towards the Strait of Hormuz following Iran's warning that it would close the strait.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 52 km NE of Rāmhormoz, Iran

Axios, citing a US military official: Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched three attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz today.

As 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

US Central Command: Our forces are imposing a naval blockade on ships to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas.

UKMTO: UKMTO has received a report of an incident 20NM northeast of OMAN. The Master of a Tanker reports being approached by 2 IRGC gun boats, no VHF challenge that then fired upon the tanker. Tanker and crew are reported safe

The 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.”

Hormuz is open, but US Naval Blockade will remain in full force says US President Donald Trump