The Day: April 21, 2026

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0500

The American naval blockade of Iranian ports is eight days old. No deal has been reached. The two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan is running out, and both sides are discussing whether to return to Islamabad for a second round of talks before it does, Time reported. UN Secretary General António Guterres said it is “highly probable” that talks will restart, according to UN News. President Trump said “something could be happening” over the next two days, CNN reported. The sticking points haven’t moved: Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.

The Day: April 20, 2026

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0500

The United States Navy is blockading Iranian ports. The operation began at 10 a.m. Eastern on April 13, one day after peace talks in Islamabad collapsed without a deal. More than 10,000 American service members and twelve warships are enforcing the blockade, which applies to all vessels entering or departing Iranian ports on the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, NBC News reported. In the first twenty-four hours, no ships made it through. Six merchant vessels turned around.

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