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2026 Iran War: 2026-04-13

Monday, April 13, 2026 10 updates Last updated 02:05 UTC
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Iran Deploys Meraj-532 Combat Drones in Kurdistan Operations

According to Kurdish sources, Iran has deployed Meraj-532 combat drones in Kurdistan. These vehicle-launched drones have a 450km range and carry 50kg warheads, used by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps units.
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Iran Warns of Possible Retaliatory Strikes Against Gulf Ports

Analysts warn Iran may target UAE ports Fujairah and Yanbu, and Saudi port Jeddah in response to US naval blockade. There are also concerns about potential incidents in Bab Al-Mandab strait as tensions escalate.
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Detailed Gaps Revealed in Iran-US Peace Negotiations

Senior American officials detailed main negotiation gaps with Iran: freezing uranium enrichment, removing enriched uranium from Iran, and dismantling main uranium enrichment facilities. These issues proved insurmountable during Islamabad talks.
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Conflicting Reports on Senior US Officials Status After Islamabad Talks Collapse

Al Arabiya reports that US envoys Witkoff and Kushner remain in Islamabad to continue talks, while CBS Network claims no senior American officials remain in Pakistan. The conflicting accounts emerge after the collapse of Iran-US negotiations.
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Iranian Revolutionary Guard Issues Final Ultimatum to US Warship in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian state television released footage reportedly showing Revolutionary Guard naval forces warning a US warship to depart from the Strait of Hormuz with threats to open fire. The confrontation comes amid escalating tensions following the collapse of diplomatic talks.
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Iranian President Pezeshkian Says Agreement Still Possible if US Abandons Totalitarianism

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that if the United States abandons its totalitarianism, ways to reach an agreement will certainly be found. The statement came despite the collapse of Islamabad negotiations and Trump's blockade announcement.
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Trump Says US Ready to Finish Up Iran at Appropriate Moment After No Deal Reached

President Trump stated the United States is prepared to 'finish up' Iran at an 'appropriate moment' following the failure of negotiations in Islamabad. The remark came alongside his announcement of a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz.
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IRGC Commander Hassan Hassanzadeh Seen Alive After Israel Claimed His Assassination

Brigadier General Hassan Hassanzadeh, commander of the IRGC in Tehran Province, was seen riding a motorcycle during rallies, debunking Israeli claims of his assassination during the war. The appearance was documented in footage circulated on social media.
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Iran-Pakistan Negotiations Collapse as Both Delegations Depart Islamabad

Diplomatic talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad have ended without agreement. Pakistani and Iranian sources confirmed that the Iranian delegation has left Pakistan, while reports conflict on whether Witkoff and Kushner remained. Iran's chief negotiator blamed the US for the failure of the talks.
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US Central Command Announces Total Naval Blockade of All Iranian Ports Starting Tomorrow

US CENTCOM has declared a full naval blockade against all Iranian ports, effective April 14 at 10 AM Eastern Time. The blockade extends beyond the Strait of Hormuz to cover every Iranian port. CENTCOM clarified that vessels traveling to or from non-Iranian ports will not be affected. The announcement follows the collapse of negotiations in Islamabad.