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2026 Iran War: 2026-04-19

Sunday, April 19, 2026 14 updates Last updated 06:31 UTC
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Iran parliament speaker: We control Hormuz, some progress in talks but far from final

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and that some progress has been made in negotiations with the United States, but the two sides remain far from final talks. Ghalibaf, who is involved in negotiations on behalf of Iran, visited Pakistan last week where peace talks were held with American envoys including JD Vance. No date has been set for the next round of negotiations. The ceasefire expires April 22.
06:31 UTC Breaking

French soldier killed in Lebanon peacekeeping mission, Macron says evidence points to Hezbollah

One French soldier was killed and three wounded in an attack on UN peacekeeping forces in Lebanon. French President Emmanuel Macron said all evidence points to Hezbollah responsibility. Hezbollah denied involvement. The incident raises further questions about the stability of the 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. The IDF separately announced it had established a security zone in southern Lebanon and targeted what it called terrorists who violated the ceasefire.
06:31 UTC

Kamala Harris: Netanyahu dragged Trump into a war the American people do not want

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris said Donald Trump was pulled into the Iran war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking at a donor event on Saturday, Harris said: He went into a war that Bibi Netanyahu dragged him into, to be clear. He went into a war that the American people do not want, endangering American soldiers. Trump responded by praising Israel as a GREAT ally on Truth Social, describing the country as brave, determined, loyal and smart.
06:30 UTC

Russia offers to help remove enriched uranium from Iran via Rosatom

Russian state nuclear company Rosatom is ready to assist in removing enriched uranium from Iran, according to director Aleksey Likhachev. He said Rosatom is closely monitoring the peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The offer comes as one of the main sticking points between the US and Iran: Trump has demanded Iran transfer its enriched uranium stockpile to the United States, while Iran deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh called the idea unacceptable.
04:50 UTC Breaking

Axios Reports at Least Three Attacks on Commercial Vessels Since Hormuz Blockade Renewed

At least three attacks on commercial vessels have been carried out since Iran renewed its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Axios citing an unnamed US official. The attacks come as the IRGC declared the strait closed to all shipping, forcing multiple vessels to turn back.
04:30 UTC Breaking

US Intelligence Source: Preparations Underway to Return to War if No Diplomatic Breakthrough by Weekend

An informed US intelligence source told Axios that preparations are being taken to return to war with Iran if there is no diplomatic breakthrough by the end of this weekend. President Trump held a closed security briefing with General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Hebrew Channel 12 reports Israel is also preparing for a return to fighting in the coming days.
04:15 UTC

Iranian Official Tells CNN Iran Will Prioritize Ships That Pay to Pass Through Hormuz

An Iranian official told CNN that Iran will prioritize ships that pay to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting a potential toll system for the contested waterway. The statement adds a new dimension to the Strait crisis, indicating Iran may be seeking financial leverage alongside its military blockade.
03:30 UTC

Qalibaf Reveals Islamabad Talks Nearly Escalated: US Mine Sweepers Retreated After 15-Minute Ultimatum

Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf disclosed that during the Islamabad talks, US mine-sweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz nearly triggered open conflict. Qalibaf stated he told the American delegation that if their mine sweepers moved forward, Iran would open fire. The US requested 15 minutes to issue retreat orders, which they did.
03:02 UTC

Iran Rejects New Round of Direct Talks With United States

Iran has informed the United States it is not ready for a new round of one-on-one talks with American officials. The rejection comes amid heightened tensions over the Strait of Hormuz closure and follows Iranian demands that any negotiations respect its sovereign rights.
03:02 UTC

Iran Parliament Speaker: Any US Action in Strait Violates Ceasefire

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf declared that any US military action interfering with Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz, including mine removal operations, constitutes a violation of the ceasefire agreement. He warned that if Iranian vessels cannot pass, no one will pass through the strait.
03:02 UTC

Iranian VP: Negotiate at the Table or Enter the Battlefield

Iranian Vice President stated that Iran prefers to secure its rights through negotiations but is prepared to enter the battlefield if necessary. He emphasized that Iran is responsible for managing the Strait of Hormuz, reinforcing Tehran position that the waterway falls under its sovereign authority.
03:01 UTC

WSJ: US Military May Board Iranian Ships in Coming Days

Sources told the Wall Street Journal that the US military is considering boarding Iranian ships in the coming days amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The potential boarding operations would represent a significant escalation in the maritime confrontation between the two nations.
03:01 UTC

Trump: Iran Cant Blackmail Us, Will Know by End of Day if Deal Moves Forward

President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Iran got a little cute and tried to close the strait again, stating they cannot blackmail the United States. Trump said the US is still talking to Iran and he will know by end of day whether parties will move forward to a deal.
03:01 UTC

IRGC Claims Full Control of Strait of Hormuz, Effectively Closed to Shipping

A regional intelligence source told Fox News that the Strait of Hormuz is under full IRGC control and effectively closed, with multiple vessels forced to turn around since morning. The closure marks a sharp escalation in the Iran-US confrontation following the collapse of ceasefire terms.