Iran swiftly reversed course in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening control and signalling continued restrictions unless the US lifts its port blockade. Following Iran's reversal 14 India bound ships were reportedly intercepted and attacked by IGRC.

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Iran's military said on Saturday the Strait of Hormuz has "returned to its previous state." The announcement came after President Trump had said the blockade on Iranian ports would remain in place.

A truce took hold Friday between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, providing relief on both sides of the border and an opening for Iran and the United States to reach a deal to end the wider war.

The concerns echo the findings in a report from the Pentagon in early April, which determined that Iran was actively digging out its remaining arsenal of missiles and launchers

A 10-day ceasefire has gone into effect in Lebanon, starting at midnight local time on Friday. “I just had excellent conversations with the Highly Respected President Joseph Aoun, of Lebanon, and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu,

Abbas Araqchi says passage for all commercial vessels is declared completely open for the remaining period of the ceasefire; Trump said the US blockade on Iran ‘will remain in full force’

A high-level military delegation led by Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Wednesday as Islamabad steps up efforts to revive talks between the United States and Iran.