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More than 20 commercial ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, the Wall Street Journal reports

The U.S. Department of the Treasury sent a letter to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hong Kong, China, and Oman advising them of banks within their jurisdiction that have allowed, potentiated, and benefited from Iranian illicit activity and asked them to take swift action against them and cease these activities. The letter, shared by Al-Monitor’s diplomatic correspondent Elizabeth Hagedorn, is the latest in a slew of Treasury actions relating to Iran

A joint US-Lebanese-Israeli statement: Washington expressed its support for the Lebanese government's plans to regain a monopoly on weapons and end Iranian influence.

US military's CENTCOM claims no ships made it past the US blockade of Hormuz in first 24 hours

Trump tells New York Post: Talks with Iran may take place in Pakistan within the next two days

Trump: Italy's Prime Minister Meloni lacks "courage" on Iran war

Two ships from Iran are crossing the Strait of Hormuz despite the US blockade. Source: Kpler intelligence

Another round of talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad. Reuters news agency reports that the United States and Iran may hold another round of negotiations in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, in an attempt to reach a permanent agreement to end the fighting.

Iranian Presidency: Pezeshkian discussed negotiations with America and a ceasefire in a call with Macron

Joint statement from the IMF, World Bank and the IEA: The impact of the war is large, global and extremely disproportionate

The USS George HW Bush carrier strike group is currently off the coast of Namibia as it takes the long route to avoid the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and the Houthis - USNI News

CNN, citing a source: US officials are considering a second meeting with the Iranians before the ceasefire ends.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday ​said the current ceasefire ‌between the U.S. and Iran is "very fragile" and urged ​the global community to "unequivocally ​oppose any actions that undermine ⁠the ceasefire or escalate ​the confrontation."

Iran says its forces are on “maximum combat alert"

The Wall Street Journal, citing a US official: The likelihood of Iran firing on US ships is slim given the damage to its capabilities.

Two tankers turn away from Strait of Hormuz after US blockade begins At least two tankers reversed course near the Strait of Hormuz shortly after the start of the US blockade, highlighting the immediate impact on vessel movements. According to MarineTraffic data, the 188-metre tanker Rich Starry turned back within minutes of approaching the chokepoint. The vessel had departed Sharjah Anchorage on 13 April and was sailing laden, with a reported draught of 11.3 metres, while signalling China as its destination. A second vessel, the 175-metre tanker Ostria, also reversed course after approaching the Strait

Chinese Defense Minister declares the Strait of Hormuz “open for us” despite the U.S. blockade, warns against interference

TRUMP: Iran’s Navy is laying at the bottom of the sea, completely obliterated - 158 ships. What we have not hit are their small number of, what they call, “fast attack ships,” because we did not consider them much of a threat. Warning: If any of these ships come anywhere close to our BLOCKADE, they will be immediately ELIMINATED, using the same system of kill that we use against the drug dealers on boats at Sea. It is quick and brutal. P.S. 98.2% of Drugs coming into the U.S. by Ocean or Sea have STOPPED

The U.S. military has started a blockade of ships entering or leaving Iran's ports, after weekend talks on ending the war broke down

UKMTO: UKMTO have been informed that, effective from 1400 UTC on 13 April 2026, maritime access restrictions are being enforced affecting Iranian ports and coastal areas, including locations along the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and the Arabian Sea east of the Strait of Hormuz. These access restrictions apply without distinction to vessels of any flag engaging with Iranian ports, oil terminals, or coastal facilities. UKMTO understands that formal details of these measures, including enforcement provisions and exemptions, will be promulgated and updated through official Notice to Mariners (NTM).

Pope Leo XIV pushed back on President Trump’s broadside against him over the US-Israel war in Iran, saying he is "not afraid" of the Trump administration

Russia begins final phase of evacuation of staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant.

Pakistan: "A new round of talks will begin soon"

Turkish Foreign Minister: There are many difficulties that international forces could face in the Strait of Hormuz, therefore it must be opened through diplomacy.

British Prime Minister Starmer: It is essential to open the Strait of Hormuz and we do not support imposing a blockade on it.

China calls for "unimpeded" freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran military warns no Gulf ports will be safe if its own threatened

ASEAN statement: We call for the restoration of safe, continuous, and unimpeded passage of ships and aircraft through the Strait of Hormuz.

Malaysia's maritime authorities detained two tankers and its crew members suspected of conducting an illegal ship-to-ship diesel transfer off Penang, in one of the latest crackdowns on illicit fuel activities in the country's waters

.@POTUS: "At 10a tomorrow, we have a blockade going into effect — that'll be 10a tomorrow. Other nations are working, so that Iran will not be able to sell oil and that will be very effective