Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned what it described as US aggression against an Iranian commercial vessel and the detention of its crew and their families, warning of “very dangerous consequences”.

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has said it has postponed its response operation following the reported US seizure of an Iranian cargo vessel, citing concerns over the safety of the families of the ship’s crew.

Iran's navy says that from Saturday evening the Strait of Hormuz will be closed until the US blockade on Iranian ports is lifted.

Iranian gunboats opened fire on a tanker, according to a shipping organization.

A senior Iranian naval commander has said Iranian forces prevented US and Israeli aircraft carrier strike groups and marine units from entering the Sea of Oman.

Oman Air has announced the resumption of flights between Muscat and Bahrain starting from April 18, 2026, restoring connectivity between two key Gulf capitals after several weeks of suspension.

A senior Iranian military commander has warned the United States against continuing what he described as illegal maritime blockade measures, saying such actions could lead to a disruption of trade across key regional waterways.