April 23, 2026 Ships seized by Iranians 'armed to the teeth' along Strait of Hormuz have been taken toward port: report The two container ships seized by Iran this week in the Strait of Hormuz have been moved toward the port of Bandar Abbas along the key waterway, a report said.
April 23, 2026 US forces interdict Iranian oil ship as Trump threatens military action amid blockade Lucas Tomlinson reports on U.S. forces interdicting an Iranian oil tanker in the Indian Ocean as part of a total naval blockade. Former Pentagon official Brent Sadler analyzes U.S. strategy amid rising tensions.
April 23, 2026 WATCH: US forces intercept tanker carrying Iranian oil U.S. forces carried out a maritime interdiction of a sanctioned stateless vessel transporting Iranian oil, marking the third boarding in 24 hours as the administration's blockade continues to disrupt Tehran's 'illicit networks.'
April 23, 2026 US tightens Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz as Trump warns to shoot boats Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ national correspondent Bryan Llenas reports from the Middle East as President Donald Trump weighs next move on Iran. Former Secretary of the Navy Kenneth Braithwaite emphasizes America's naval power and its importance for global commerce.
April 23, 2026 WWE to hold premium live event in Saudi Arabia amid Iran ceasefire WWE announces Night of Champions in Riyadh on June 27 after the Trump administration brokered a ceasefire with Iran amid Middle East tensions.
April 23, 2026 Iranian activist praises Trump's intervention after female protesters saved from execution Iranian activist Sana Ebrahimi discusses the human rights situation in Iran, including the non-execution of eight women protestors and the regime's ongoing crackdown.
April 23, 2026 US forces interdict, board sanctioned stateless vessel 'transporting oil from Iran': Pentagon The Department of War released video showing U.S. forces carrying out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T Majestic X transporting oil from Iran in the Indian Ocean.
April 23, 2026 Trump announces Iran WILL NOT execute female protestors President Donald Trump announced that eight Iranian women protesters scheduled for execution have been spared following his direct intervention, with four set for immediate release and four sentenced to short prison terms.
April 23, 2026 WATCH: Iran SEIZES ship in Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump says he is in 'no rush' to secure an Iran, maintaining a naval blockade he claims scares Iran 'even more than the bombing' following the regime's seizure of international vessels.
April 23, 2026 Finish the job: Why a half war with Iran is the most dangerous outcome Iran's regime strategy relies on patience and survival after U.S. military strikes. An analysis argues six measures are needed to prevent future threats.