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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“Even if the cease-fire holds, Iran’s most vulnerable people will suffer the long-term consequences of this 40-day conflict.”

The leaders of Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire in Israel's fight against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, but Israel vowed to keep troops in southern Lebanon.

Despite welcoming the reopening of the shipping route Trump said the US naval blockade on Iran will remain in full force until a final agreement is reached

By Humeyra Pamuk and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday and President Donald Trump said the next meeting between the United States and Iran may take place over the weekend,

An explosive claim from Iran as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has dismantled networks allegedly linked to the United States, Israel, and the UK. Operations across East Azarbaijan, Mazandaran,

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