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Notable Quotes
"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."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"there can never be a deal with Iran, unless we blow up the rest of their country, their leaders included"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The US Treasury will continue to apply maximum pressure through Economic Fury to systematically degrade Tehran’s ability to generate, move and repatriate funds."
— Scott Bessent , Executive
"Iran is prepared to negotiate with the US after it ends its blockade."
— Amir Saeid Iravani , Politician
"Starting today, all US-owned ships will be legitimate targets of Iran’s asymmetric operations."
— Iranian security official , Other
"unacceptable"
— Arsenio Dominguez , Executive
"the truce between the two countries would be extended after it first took effect on April 8."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Amir Saeid Iravani is the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations.
Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Field Marshall Asim Munir is Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
A representative from Iran who issued a warning regarding US vessels.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxOek56STB6bE5kUE9aLUU4RmtzZmxhTmM1SFRSWHRlMF8xbWFiQlR0MUI1QldvdUZmbGlrYmpucWVvWEVxWi01d1pzSDVzU3E2WDlod3ppRTZIcnBlc09vd0ROSDVBNkk3V1BjaFBBQ0ZuQ3B4aE90Rm9TUWZxeWxUeFhKRkMtS3lmNzMxdFB3WHdnOTdoUGVuMEJxQVBJUkJxSm1TTg?oc=5" target="_blank">Iran says seizes two container ships attempting to exit Gulf</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two container ships, the MSC Francesca and the Epaminondas, in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of operating without permits and tampering with navigation systems.
Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz and warned against disruptions, escalating tensions as U.S. President Trump called off attacks indefinitely.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two container ships, the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and Liberia-flagged Epaminondas, in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of operating without permits and tampering with navigation systems.
Iranian forces seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to state media, just hours after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two cargo ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of violating regulations and tampering with navigation systems.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy seized two container ships, the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and Liberia-flagged Epaminondas, for operating without permits and tampering with navigation systems. The incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil and gas supply.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz and fired upon a third vessel. Iran has stated it will not reopen the strait as long as the U.S. naval blockade remains in place.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two container ships, the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and Liberia-flagged Epaminondas, accusing them of operating without permits and tampering with navigation systems in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in maritime tensions in the region.
An Iranian gunboat fired on a container vessel near the coast of Oman, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran.
A container ship was attacked by an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps gunboat near Oman, causing significant damage to its bridge, while President Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two ships it attacked earlier in the Strait of Hormuz, with state media claiming a third ship was also attacked, as Tehran argues that the U.S. blockade of its ports violates the ceasefire.
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