New posts 07:34 Shipping Monitor Reports Incident Near Oman United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a British maritime security monitoring center that issues alerts to commercial shipping in the Middle East, said on April 22 that it received a report of an incident 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman.
New posts 12:51 Iran's Revolutionary Guards Say They Seized 2 Ships In Hormuz Strait People on Revolution Square in Tehran on April 22 walk past a giant billboard saying "the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. " Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has seized two offending vessels during an alleged secret attempt to leave the Strait of Hormuz.
New posts 15:11 Iran Says War Has Cost More Than 700,000 Jobs By RFE/RL's Radio Farda Alireza Mahjub, secretary-general of Irans Labor House, an influential officially recognized labor organization, has said that more than 700,000 jobs have been lost during Iran's war with the United States and Israel.
Washington, DC [US], April 22 (ANI): A fresh assessment from the Pentagon's intelligence wing indicates that Iran still has its 'key military capabilities', appearing to challenge recent assertions made by high-ranking American officials regarding the degradation of Tehran's forces.
The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.
US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says Iran’s Kharg Island storage facilities will be full and their ‘fragile’ oil wells shut in mere days because of the blockade; oil prices rise amid ongoing uncertainty Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’ Donald Trump posted to Truth Social about 10 minutes ago, claiming Iran is “collapsing financially” and was losing $500m every day the strait of Hormuz is closed. Iran is collapsing financially! They want the Strait of Hormuz opened immediately- Starving for cash!
Washington, DC [US], April 22 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates has expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his mention of a potential currency swap, while simultaneously asserting its robust financial standing during the ongoing instability caused by the conflict with Iran.
US denies moving THAAD system from South Korea The United States has not moved its Terminal High Altitude Area Defence system out of South Korea, a senior US military official said, following reports that parts of it were being shifted to the Middle East for use in the war with Iran. The reports had raised concern in South Korea, where the system is seen as key to defence against North Korea. General Xavier Brunson, commander of US forces in South Korea, told a Senate hearing that “THAAD still remains on the peninsula currently”.
Iran says 775 war-damaged schools repaired Iran’s Education Minister Alireza Kazemi said more than half of the schools damaged during attacks have been repaired, with 775 of 1,300 facilities restored, according to IRNA. He said around 20 schools were destroyed, with the worst damage reported in Tehran Province, Kermanshah Province, Isfahan Province and Hormozgan Province. Kazemi said repairs to the most heavily damaged schools are expected to be completed by October, adding that education continued throughout the conflict through in-person and remote learning, including via state television.
Centcom says US forces ‘rearming’ during Iran ceasefire US Central Command (Centcom) said its forces are “rearming” and “retooling” during the ceasefire with Iran, adding that troops remain ready. At a news conference, Centcom commander Brad Cooper said the military is adjusting its tactics, techniques and procedures. “There is no military in the world that adjusts like we do, and that’s exactly what we’re doing right now during the ceasefire,” he said, appearing alongside US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
UK hosts talks to plan mission to reopen Hormuz Military planners from more than 30 countries are meeting in London for two days of talks aimed at advancing a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters. The discussions, hosted by the UK Ministry of Defence, follow recent diplomatic efforts to secure the waterway. More than 10 countries have indicated readiness to join a mission led by the United Kingdom and France to protect navigation.
US used nearly half of Patriot missiles in Iran war, stockpiles heavily depleted US news platform The Hill reported that the United States military has used nearly half of its Patriot missile system interceptors during the war with Iran, citing a new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. The report said the scale of the campaign, known as “Operation Epic Fury”, has created significant gaps in US munitions reserves. According to the analysis, more than half of THAAD interceptors have been expended, while over 45 percent of Precision Strike Missile stocks have been used.
Hidden-camera footage shows the man discussing US nuclear weapons, the Iran war, and Ukrainian corruption A US Army nuclear surety official has reportedly been placed on administrative leave after undercover footage published by James O'Keefe's media group showed him discussing sensitive information about nuclear posture, chemical weapons, US military actions in Iran, and Ukrainian corruption.
US action in Sea of Oman ‘bears hallmarks of piracy’, Iran tells UN Iran’s mission to the United Nations condemned the United States over what it described as a “hostile and unlawful attack” on the Iranian commercial vessel Toska in the Sea of Oman. In a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the Security Council presidency, Iran said the incident “constitutes a grave and manifest violation of the fundamental principles of international law”. “The deliberate intimidation and psychological terror inflicted upon the crew and their families further compound the egregious nature of this act,” the mission said, adding that the conduct “bears the hallmarks of piracy” and represents a dangerous escalation that threatens the security of key shipping lanes.
Iran warns it will strike ‘pre-designated targets’ if attacked Iran’s military said it would immediately strike “pre-designated targets” if the United States launches any new attack, according to Ebrahim Zolfaghari of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters. He said Iranian forces are at “100 percent readiness” and prepared to respond. In the event of “aggression and any action against the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Iranian forces would “immediately and powerfully attack pre-determined targets,” Zolfaghari said.
Guterres calls ceasefire extension ‘important step’ UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire extension announced by the United States, calling it “an important step toward de-escalation and creating critical space for diplomacy and confidence-building” between the US and Iran, according to a statement by spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. “We encourage all parties to build on this momentum, refrain from actions that could undermine the cease-fire, and engage constructively in negotiations,” Dujarric said. He added that Guterres supports Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate further talks and hopes they lead to a “comprehensive and durable resolution” to the conflict.
Iran aide says Trump ceasefire extension ‘ploy’ for surprise strike An adviser to Iran’s parliament speaker said Donald Trump’s extension of the ceasefire “means nothing”. Mahdi Mohammadi said the continued blockade is equivalent to ongoing attacks and should be met with a military response. He added that the ceasefire extension is “a ploy to buy time for a surprise strike”, saying Iran should now take the initiative.
IMO says seafarers killed as attacks on Gulf shipping mount At least 10 seafarers have been killed and several others seriously wounded in attacks on commercial vessels in the Gulf since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran. “Around 20,000 civilian seafarers remain aboard vessels in the Persian Gulf, facing dwindling supplies, fatigue, and severe psychological stress,” IMO spokesperson Natasha Brown said. Following an extraordinary council session in March, the IMO said it is working with states to develop a safe passage plan to evacuate crews and ensure access to supplies.
Trump extends Iran ceasefire with fate of Pakistan talks left uncertain Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 04/21/2026 - 21:59 US president boasts about Iranian blockade despite maritime intelligence reports saying dozens of vessels have evaded US warships US President Donald Trump arrives to the NCAA Collegiate National Champions Day event at the White House in Washington, DC, on 21 April 2026 (Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) Off US President Donald Trump issued a vague extension of his ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday hours before the agreement was set to expire, leaving the fate of peace talks between the two countries uncertain. Trump said that he was extending the ceasefire at the request of Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif because Iran's government was "seriously fractured" and needed time to present a "unified proposal". "I have therefore directed our military to continue the blockade… and will therefore extend the ceasefire until such a time as their proposal is submitted," Trump said in a statement released by the White House.
Trump extends ceasefire, orders military to maintain Iran blockade In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said: “Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal. “I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.
