Iran US War Live Update: US shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks
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The US has shut down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks, aiming to pressure Iran to end its closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's ambassador to the UN has presented evidence that certain states in the Persian Gulf have aided and abetted aggressors against Iran.
The US has contacted Iranian ships via radio communication, ordering them to turn around and re-enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman. This move is part of the US blockade, which aims to pressure Iran to open up the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade is a response to Iran's effective closure of the strait, a key oil route. Iran's ambassador to the UN has presented evidence that certain states in the Persian Gulf have aided and abetted aggressors against Iran. The US and Iran are currently in a ceasefire, but the US has warned that it will not extend the ceasefire beyond April 21 if no deal is reached. The situation remains tense, with air strikes and rocket fire reported in South Lebanon.
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