Trump Orders U.S. Military to Shoot and Kill Iranian Small Boats in Strait of Hormuz — President Trump has ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” Iranian small boats operating in the Strait of Hormuz. The move escalates a tense naval… pbs.org/newshour/world/trump…

Trump Orders U.S. Navy to Shoot and Kill Any Mine-Laying Boat in Strait of Hormuz — President Trump said he ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” boats placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating a regional shipping and security… thehill.com/homenews/adminis…

EU Approves Ukraine Loan and 20th Sanctions Package Against Russia — The European Union has formally approved a new package of financial support for Ukraine alongside a further set of sanctions targeting Russia. The measures underscore continued EU… reuters.com/world/europe/eu-…

Iran Seizes Tankers in Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S. Ports Blockade — Iranian forces seized multiple tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with the United States escalated despite Trump maintaining a ports blockade. The move raises risks to… reuters.com/world/iran-war-l…

Trump Says There Is No Time Frame to End War With Iran — The White House said there is no deadline for concluding the conflict with Iran, as talks remain stalled over ceasefire and blockade issues. The latest update comes as shipping and regional… cnn.com/2026/04/23/world/liv…

U.S. Intercepts Three Iranian Oil Tankers in Asian Waters, Sources Say — The United States intercepted three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, according to sources. The move underscores intensifying enforcement related to Iran-linked maritime… reuters.com/world/middle-eas…

U.S. Deploys Ukrainian Acoustic Sensors and Interceptor Drones at Prince Sultan Air Base — The United States is deploying Ukrainian acoustic sensors and interceptor drones at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to reports. The move… zerohedge.com/military/us-de…

Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz and seizes at least two vessels — Iranian forces attacked and seized at least two ships in the Strait of Hormuz amid an ongoing standoff over whether the U.S. and Iran will return to negotiations. The… pbs.org/newshour/show/iran-t…

Pentagon Announces Navy Secretary John Phelan Departure Effective Immediately — The Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his post effective immediately, citing an abrupt change in leadership. The exit comes as the U.S. continues its… cnn.com/2026/04/22/politics/…

Supreme Court Allows Taliban Suicide Bomber Lawsuit by Injured U.S. Army Veteran to Proceed — The Supreme Court ruled that a lawsuit brought by a U.S. Army veteran injured in a Taliban suicide bombing can move forward. The decision partially sides… foxnews.com/politics/supreme…

Iran Attacks Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Calls Navy War Act — Iran renewed attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, while U.S. forces continued moving into the region. The renewed attacks and escalating rhetoric raise the… cbsnews.com/live-updates/ira…

Trump Indefinitely Extends U.S.-Iran Ceasefire as Iran Attacks 3 Ships in Strait of Hormuz — President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire as officials said Iran attacked three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.… seattletimes.com/business/th…

Iran Attacks Three Ships in Strait of Hormuz and Seizes Two Vessels — Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, seizing two of them, as the U.S. and Iran attempt to resume ceasefire talks. The attacks raise the risk of wider disruption in… westernjournal.com/iran-open…

Iran Fires on Ships in the Strait of Hormuz After U.S. Ceasefire Extension — Iran attacked multiple ships in the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump extended the ceasefire, intensifying risks in a key global oil chokepoint. The attacks raise… scrippsnews.com/us-news/iran…

U.S. Justice Department Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center for Paying Informants in Hate Groups — The Justice Department announced an 11-count indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center alleging it paid informants in hate groups. The case… upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/04/…

Iran Revolutionary Guard fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz — Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the vessel, according to an AP report. The incident raises tensions in… ms.now/news/iran-fires-conta…

US Blocks Iraq’s Dollar Shipments to Squeeze Iran-Backed Militias — The Trump administration has blocked dollar shipments to Iraq as part of a wider effort to pressure Iran-backed militias. The move also includes suspending aspects of security… reuters.com/world/us-blocks-…

U.S. Announces Indefinite Ceasefire Extension With Iran, Negotiations Ongoing — The United States will indefinitely extend its ceasefire with Iran while the terms of any potential agreement remain uncertain. It is not yet clear whether Iran is… reuters.com/world/asia-pacif…

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely as Diplomacy for Deal Falters — President Trump announced the extension of the ceasefire with Iran, offering diplomacy another chance without setting a new deadline. The move comes as talks stall and market… axios.com/2026/04/21/trump-i…

Trump expands U.S. operations against Iran into Indian Ocean after tanker capture — The U.S. captured the tanker Tifani as part of efforts to interdict sanctioned vessels believed to be involved in Iranian oil smuggling. The move follows a Trump… washingtonpost.com/national-…