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US Navy Secretary John Phelan "is departing the administration, effective immediately," the Pentagon announced

Navy Secretary John Phelan leaving his job amid US naval blockade of Iranian ports

No reason was given for the unexpected departure of the Navy's top civilian official during a tenuous ceasefire in the war with Iran; He is the latest top defense leader to step down or be ousted during President Donald Trump's second term

AP | 04.23.26

Report: clearing Iranian mines from Strait of Hormuz could take at least 6 months

Pentagon briefing to Congress warns cleanup may not begin until war ends, as Iran’s mines disrupt a key oil route, raising fears of prolonged high energy prices and economic fallout, while officials question earlier claims the mines were already removed

ynet | 04.22.26

US informed Israel that Iran ceasefire extended to Sunday, officials say

Trump says Iran halted execution of eight women protesters after his appeal, claiming that four are to be released and four given one-month sentences, framing the move as a possible opening step toward renewed negotiations

Itamar Eichner | 04.22.26

‘3–5 days’: Trump ceasefire window and naval giant heading to the Middle East

As reports point to a brief pause, the USS George H.W. Bush — a nuclear-powered warship carrying 90 aircraft and over 6,000 personnel — is nearing the region after a long route around Africa, with its arrival expected within days

Ron Crissy | 04.22.26

Trump says Iran talks could resume as soon as Friday

Trump tells New York Post that renewed negotiations are 'possible,' after Pakistani sources said discussions could take place within the next 36 to 72 hours

ynet Global | 04.22.26

Inside Trump’s ceasefire extension: Iran zigzags as a stark warning emerges

As Iran backed out of planned talks, US officials debated strikes, weighed political risks and warned internal divisions in Tehran and delays could derail diplomacy, even as Washington bets pressure will force a deal

ynet | 04.22.26

סירה קטנה שטה ליד מכלית ספינה סמוך לאי האיראני קשם מצר הורמוז שנחסם על ידי איראן

Iran claims attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz, says it seized two

Tehran says Revolutionary Guards targeted vessels it accused of violating maritime rules, though details remain unverified; incidents come as Iran refuses to commit to extended ceasefire announced by Trump and signals continued escalation

Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 04.22.26

Donald Trump and Iran’s leader Mojtaba Khamenei; Trump forced the Iranians to swallow the same bitter tactic they used against the US

Trump flips the script, adopts Iran-style tactics in strategic shift

Analysis: Trump sees the naval blockade as a winning tool, with Iran acknowledging its impact, but it may take time as US midterms near and the energy crisis persists; Tehran awaits Mojtaba’s decision as four scenarios emerge, including possible moves in Lebanon

Ron Ben-Yishai | 04.22.26

Iran will not commit to longer ceasefire; US assessment points to Khamenei as obstacle

Trump posted overnight about Iran’s economic collapse, claiming security forces are going unpaid and losses in Hormuz have reached '$500 million a day'; an IRGC-linked outlet warned the blockade means 'continued war,' while CNN said aides opposed easing pressure

Lior Ben Ari | 04.22.26

Trump extends Iran ceasefire pending 'unified proposal' from Tehran

Iran skips Pakistan talks as US maintains sanctions, Vance cancels visit and tensions rise despite ceasefire extension, with Tehran warning blockade is an 'act of war' and threatening Gulf oil amid stalled negotiations

ynet, News Agencies | 04.21.26

Iran stays silent as deadline looms: will ceasefire end tonight?

Pakistan’s information minister said the ceasefire may end at 2:50 a.m., earlier than expected, as Iran has yet to confirm participation in talks; Trump signaled he will not extend the truce, warning time is short and the US is militarily prepared

Lior Ben Ari | 04.21.26

A woman holds a picture of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei

US-Israeli strikes failed to break Iran's leadership, but negotiations might

Iran’s leadership is now centered in a powerful security council dominated by political and military rivals, with emerging disputes over the Strait of Hormuz highlighting tensions ahead of high-stakes US talks

Associated Press | 04.21.26

Trump says 'I expect to be bombing' as US presses Iran for deal, warns time is running out

US officials have expressed confidence that talks with Iran could take place in Pakistan, though a senior Iranian official has said Tehran is still considering whether to participate

Reuters | 04.21.26

Iran hesitates on talks as US officials fault Trump’s public negotiating style amid fragile ceasefire

Tehran has yet to confirm participation in Pakistan talks while US officials warn Trump’s media messaging undermines negotiations; conflicting claims and threats cloud chances of a breakthrough

ynet | 04.21.26

JD Vance heads to Pakistan as Ghalibaf says Iran won’t negotiate ‘under threats’

Vance is expected to join US-Iran talks in Pakistan as Tehran signals openness to mediation but warns it will not negotiate under pressure, amid disputes over a U.S. blockade and a looming ceasefire deadline

Reuters | 04.21.26

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