On April 18, Tehran announced the complete closure of the Strait in response to the ongoing maritime blockade of Iranian ports by the USA. Iranian IRGC forces have intensified control, ships are being turned away, and there are reports of shelling.

- Trump announced that the American delegation (Vice President Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner) is flying to Pakistan (Islamabad) on Monday, April 20, for a new round.

- Iranian state media reported that Tehran does not confirm the meeting and will not participate under current conditions. The reason is "constant violations of the ceasefire by the US and unrealistic demands."

- Today Trump announced that the US Navy intercepted the Iranian cargo ship Touska in the strait area: after a warning, a shot was fired at the engine room, the ship was seized, and Marines are working on board.

- Trump claimed that Iran allegedly agreed to stop enriching uranium and transfer its stock of enriched uranium ("nuclear dust") to the US. Iran categorically denied: "Enriched uranium will not be transferred anywhere. This was not even discussed."

- Trump is putting pressure: "The absence of a deal this week will be a disaster for Iran." He has repeatedly warned that without an agreement, the US will resume strikes, and the blockade of ports will continue. Iran, for its part, calls American actions "maritime piracy" and demands the blockade be lifted first.

Negotiations in Islamabad last week failed precisely because of the nuclear program and control over the strait. Now both sides are accusing each other of violating the ceasefire, while continuing to signal a possible dialogue.

What’s next?

April 20 - the planned arrival of the American delegation in Pakistan (Iran's participation is in question).

Until April 21-22 - the deadline for the ceasefire.

If there is no agreement, there is a high probability of a resumption of hostilities.

The situation is changing very quickly. Oil prices are already reacting, shipping companies are on edge.