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2026 Iran War: 2026-04-25

Saturday, April 25, 2026 11 updates Last updated 09:30 UTC
09:30 UTC

IRGC releases seized Greek-flagged tanker EPAMINONDAS two days after capture

Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy released the Greek-flagged tanker EPAMINONDAS, two days after it was seized alongside the MSC FRANCESCA in the Gulf. The IRGC confirmed the release in an official statement, though confusion arose because the statement was released only now despite the seizure occurring two days prior.
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09:24 UTC

43 container ships stuck in Gulf, Iran claims most missile capacity unused

At least 43 container ships from the 10 largest global shipping companies remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, Lloyds List reported. Major carriers CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC suspended services since the war began. Two MSC ships were seized by Iranian authorities. Iran Defense Ministry spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik stated that a significant portion of Irans missile capacity remains unused. He said Iran produces over 1,000 types of weapons on domestic production lines across 9,000 companies cooperating with the military. Parliament speaker Ghalibaf warned investors to exit American assets while they still can, claiming hidden restrictions on institutional investors.
09:23 UTC

Araghchi meets Pakistan military chief, Iran resumes commercial flights, Turkey ready for Hormuz demining

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistani military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. After meetings in Pakistan, Araghchi said he will travel to Oman and Russia for coordination with partners on bilateral issues and regional developments. Iran resumed international commercial flights from Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport for the first time in about two months, with flights to Istanbul, Muscat and Medina, AP reported. Turkish FM Hakan Fidan said Turkey could participate in Hormuz demining operations after a potential peace deal, calling it a humanitarian obligation that Turkey views positively.
09:23 UTC Breaking

BREAKING: Trump says Iran plans to offer something that meets US demands in negotiations

President Trump said Thursday night that Iran plans to offer something in negotiations that will be consistent with US demands. The statement suggests a potential breakthrough after weeks of stalled talks. B92.net titled its report Total Reversal: Tehran Agrees to American Conditions? Separately, Iranian MFA spokesman Esmail Baghaei posted on X that Iranian officials do not plan to meet with US representatives in Pakistan, contradicting earlier signals.
08:45 UTC Breaking

Iran lays additional mines in Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing blockade tensions

Iran IRGC navy has laid additional mines in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, according to US officials and sources with knowledge of the issue. The development comes as the US enforces a naval blockade on Iranian ports and tensions remain high. The Strait is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.
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08:00 UTC

Emirates Airlines to resume flights to Beirut Airport on April 27

Emirates Airlines will resume commercial flights to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport starting Monday, April 27, according to aviation and news reports. The resumption signals a gradual normalization of air travel in the region amid ongoing conflict.
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05:05 UTC

Trump Sends Kushner and Witkoff to Pakistan for Iran Talks as Tehran Denies Negotiations Scheduled

The White House said Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Islamabad to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. However, Iranian state media and journalists in Islamabad reported that no meeting with US officials is on Araqchi is schedule, describing American reports as fabrications. The Iranian foreign minister is in Pakistan for bilateral talks, not US negotiations.
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05:05 UTC

Iran Lays Additional Mines in Strait of Hormuz, US Officials Say

Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy has laid additional mines in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, according to a US official and a source with knowledge of the issue. The development comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, with the US enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports. The Strait is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.
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05:05 UTC

US Navy Destroyer Disables Iranian Cargo Ship After Refusal to Heed Blockade Warnings

The USS SPRUANCE struck the engine room of the Iranian-flagged cargo vessel TOUSKA with nine inert rounds after the crew ignored multiple warning shots in the Gulf of Oman. The 900-foot ship became immobile and its crew was taken into US custody. The vessel was under US Treasury sanctions.
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03:06 UTC

Iran Lays Additional Mines in Strait of Hormuz, US Officials Say

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy has laid additional mines in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, according to a US official and a source with knowledge of the issue. The development comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, with the US enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.
03:06 UTC

US Navy Destroys Engine of Iranian Cargo Ship in Gulf of Oman

The US Navy Guided Missile Destroyer USS SPRUANCE disabled an Iranian-flagged cargo ship named TOUSKA in the Gulf of Oman after its crew refused to comply with American warnings. The vessel, nearly 900 feet long, attempted to pass through the US naval blockade and ignored multiple warning shots. The Navy struck the engine room with nine inert rounds, rendering the ship immobile. US Marines took custody. The TOUSKA was under US Treasury sanctions due to prior illegal activity. Trump said the crew refused to listen and the Navy stopped them in their tracks.