Tehran, Iran. Iranian state media broadcast a message from the Revolutionary Guards ordering ships to remain at their moorings and avoid the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions.
Revolutionary Guards issue maritime warnings
The Revolutionary Guards warned that any vessels approaching the Strait would be viewed as cooperating with the “enemy.” They said shipowners must follow all notices issued by the Revolutionary Guards Navy and dismissed recent comments by US President Donald Trump regarding the waterway as invalid.
A local naval commander told state television that any vessel ignoring the warnings would be targeted. He added that the US Navy would face a “harsh blow” if it attacked Iranian ships, and said the closure of the Strait would persist until the US lifted its naval blockade.
Incident involving three vessels and US response meeting
The warnings followed an earlier incident today in which the Revolutionary Guards targeted three vessels. Trump initially downplayed the move, saying Iran was playing “cunning games” as a tactical manoeuvre, but later convened an emergency ministerial summit.
According to Axios, Trump summoned high-ranking officials to the Situation Room to determine a response to Tehran’s actions. The meeting included Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, alongside CIA Director John Ratcliffe and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
Despite the heightened friction, Trump reportedly expects a deal within the next twenty-four hours and said ongoing talks with Iran remain on track.
Ceasefire proposal and talks referenced by Iranian parliament speaker
Iran has received a new proposal from Pakistan for a ceasefire with the US, with only three days remaining before the current truce expires.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, described as a key figure in the negotiations, said in an interview with Iranian television that there had been progress in talks held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, but that the two sides remained far apart.
Ghalibaf, who led the Iranian delegation in meetings with a US team headed by JD Vance, said fundamental issues remain unresolved. He said Tehran has no trust in the United States and demanded that Washington abandon its tendency for unilateral actions.
Ghalibaf said Iran agreed to the initial two-week ceasefire on April 8 because the US had accepted Iranian demands. He said Iran remained in a position of strength on the battlefield and retained control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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